Environment and Animal Welfare Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou has delivered remarks at the recent presentation of “Ampelia tis Apantohis” (“Vineyards of Endurance”), the latest poetry collection by Leonidas Galazis.
In her address, Theodosiou said poetry often emerges “where humans meet nature,” describing the natural world as a long‑standing source of creative inspiration.
She noted that landscapes, seasonal cycles and local traditions have shaped literary expression in Cyprus, where poetry is closely tied to land, memory and collective identity.
Referring to Galazis’ new collection, she said the title itself evokes “expectation and patience — not as passive waiting, but as a stance of hope cultivated over time, like a vineyard that requires care and persistence to bear fruit.”
Theodosiou said the poems move through different emotional tones and thematic circles, highlighting values, daily struggles and moments of introspection.
She praised the clarity and simplicity of the writing, saying it allows readers to interpret the work personally and recognize elements of their own experience.
She added that poetry’s strength lies in its ability to bring readers closer to themselves, offering space for reflection and, at times, reevaluation.
Theodosiou congratulated Galazis and wished the collection a wide readership, saying she hopes it encourages readers “to pause and see differently both the world around them and what they carry within.”