The collection of poems in the book you have in your hands is enriched with texts and poems by acclaimed poets, writers, and scholars. This selection reflects the rich inner world of Ms. Maria A. Lionda, as well as her range of interests, concerns, and themes for study, research, thought, and reflection. She has embraced their works so much that they are part of her and her own work continues naturally and effortlessly.From the pages emerge and come to life figures, events, historical personalities that blend with everyday life, yesterday with today, the world with family, the beloved individuals who constitute and perpetuate it... Children and grandchildren, branches and fruits of a strong and sturdy family tree that has spread roots and grown rich with sacred ideals: Religion, Homeland, Family, and continues to reach higher and higher...

This continuation, this all-powerful driving force that adorns and highlights the personality and character of all Greeks. It would be remiss not to mention here the contribution of Mr. Angelos Liondas, who with his unwavering will, his emblematic personality, ideals, harmony, and support, inspired and promoted the talent of his wife to flourish through their marriage and offer glorious fruits - her poetic work - as they overcame many difficulties and were fortunate to grow old together.