This book contains treasured poetry and short stories
written from when I was 18 to 32 years old.
Many were inspired by similar conditions that I have faced, such as
searching for work. None represent
permanent opinions that I have, with the exception of a few works such as the
last two poems. All represent an
exploration and inquiry on everything from what it means to be human to the
intricacies of everyday experience.
• Greek-American, born in Piraeus, Greece
• Parents fare rom Kefallonia, Greece.
• Came to New York City at two months old
• Live in Jamaica, Queens
• 1993 BA Chemistry NYU
• 1997 MS Biomedical Journalism NYU
• Full scholarship about $100,000 to NYU at 17 years old.
• Actress
• Personal Trainer
• Has volunteered at Amnesty International, Gay men’s Health Crisis, Pete’s Place, Partnership for the Homeless, Hillside Avenue Nursing Home, Ronald McDonald House, Greek Children’s Fund
• Read – write Greek and Spanish.
I Dream of You
September 23, 1991
I dream of you
through scarlet dream-like
hazy
curtains of clouds.
You are coming near me.
The closer you are,
the stronger I feel
your merciless grip
tightening around my body,
my waist,
no, now, my neck.
Do you want to kill me?
It has been so long.
I never knew exactly
what I would do
if I’d see your face again.
Your face, your face,
I try to forget,
but it corners me again,
mercilessly,
and the closer you are,
the more I want to kiss you,
no, kill you,
I love you too much.
You encompass me,
my being,
and take me in
all, leaving me no freedom
to breathe
to be.
How can you be so cruel?
I dream of you,
I see you
in every word I write,
in every face I see.
You follow me
everywhere.
Shots of color,
burning bright,
striking ceaselessly,
one overpowering the other.
Bombs go off.
Then, nothing, white.
Wait.
And I see you,
coming closer,
encompassing me,
until you are me.
My warm young hand clutches the soft familiar covers.
One breath,
and in a moment,
I’m falling.
