"Parthenon Light" by Sofia Skleida, from the Mother's Day Gifted Words Anthology

 

Parthenon Light

 

Dedicated to all the women of the world who daily and anxiously strive to improve and beautify our world.

 

Ηowling wind shakes your soul,

penetrates it,

It’s the miracle of divine creation and inspiration,

Called maternal instinct,

What nourished you,

Woman and mother,

Tireless companion and nurturer of emotions and rebirth,

Fighter of life,

Stable companion and sustainable resource of cell replacement,

Unforgotten,

Glorious and holy,

You vibrate our universe,

You constructively disturb our thinking,

You move our self-reflection,

You inspire with modest motives,

You give unconditional love,

You care bloody wounds,

You fill with gold-embroidered stars our daily life

You strengthen the Virgin greatness and compassion ...

 

 SOFIA SKLEIDA was born in Athens and pursued her studies at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Athens. She holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master’s in Pedagogy, a Master’s in Adult Education, a Doctorate in Comparative Pedagogy, and a Postdoctoral Degree in Theology. Currently, she serves as a teacher in secondary education and is actively engaged in publishing articles in reputable scientific journals and conference proceedings. 

Sofia has organized numerous international and domestic literary events and has received awards in various competitions. Her involvement in literary committees and curation of collective publishing activities showcases her dedication to the literary community. With 22 published books to her name, including poetry collections, poetic narratives, fairy tales, and scientific manuals, her works have been translated into several languages, including English, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Albanian, and Bengali. 

Sofia's literary contributions are not only extensive but also deeply impactful. She serves as the Vice President, responsible for Cultural Affairs, at the Zakynthian Cultural Center of Athens and is an active member of the Society of Greek Literary Writers and the Panhellenic Union of Literary Writers.