Original Poems Rooted in Thought, Written in Stillness.
These are not poems written to fill space. They are original in the truest sense, drawn from silence, sharpened by reflection, and left to ferment before finding a page.
Welcome to a collection of original poems shaped by solitude and made whole by language. Each piece is an echo of a moment: a gesture toward meaning, a resistance to noise.
Whether you come here often or have stumbled in uninvited—please stay. There’s something in this quiet for you too.
Cradle of Caution
A reflective poem about choice, motherhood, and quiet acceptance. For those who’ve questioned their path and found clarity in stepping back from expectation.
I never wished to cradle or to hold,
The weight of futures woven, tales untold.
Not in my hands the seeds of life to sow,
For years have whispered what I fear to know.
Yes Please, Always
A bold, introspective poem on hustle culture, class, and politeness as performance. For anyone tired of smiling through grind that never quite feels true.
The things that keep me up these days
aren’t dreams but thoughts that fray—
influencers selling ease online,
while we confuse grind with shine.
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Why Original Poems Matter
Poetry is not performance.
It is precision.
Intimacy. Study.
With algorithmic verse overflowing in the digital sphere, original poems act as counterweights.
They are not regurgitated stances, nor are they mood board captions that are stretched too thin, They hold intention, form, lineation & subtext.
Through continuous study and research, I explore the traditional forms of poetry (odes, elegies, free verse) with a deliberate deviation, each poem beginning in structure but grows toward rupture.
About the Poet
My name is Nadia Polydorou. I’m the creator and writer of all you see on this page―a personal dedication to my everyday life through poems.
I’m based in Cyprus, but most likely, you’ll find me behind the screens and notebooks of my scribbles - professionally, personally or otherwise.
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These original poems begin as part of a daily writing practise. Just 30 minutes of journaling each morning, before the world interrupts.
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