Lost grounds, Unforgotten homelands Χαμένα εδάφη, Αλησμόνητες πατρίδε‪ς‬

Despina Kontaxis is an award winning Poetess. She has attended SAHETI the biggest Greek School in Johannesburg, South Africa. She has written 4 poetic collections “You I think of while I wait”(2007), “The solitude of the bedwalker” (2010), “The purple kiss” (2011) which is bilingual (Greek/English) with music by Alexandros Pappas and the trilogy “Lost grounds. Unforgotten homelands” (2012) which is also bilingual (Greek/ English).

She has translated “Oresteia” by Aeshylus in english for an off Broadway production that toured America in 2010-2011. “Oedipus Rex” and “Oedipus Coloneus” by Sophocles, the “Route to the frontline” by Elytis which waspresented in London and “Kantis to the life not lived” by Mihalis Kokkinaris.


Between the numerous awards of Mrs Despina Kontaxis are the following important:

- Headmaster’s Award, Johannesburg, South Africa

- Award-Metal of benefactor of the Nomarchy of Kavala.

- Award of the Municipality of Eleftheroupolis Kavala, Greece.

- Award of the Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association.

- Metal by the United Poets Laureate International.

- International Book Award “Alexander Papadiamantis” for the poetic collection “The solitude of the bedwalker”.

- International Book Award “Midnight” for the bilingual poetic collection “The purple kiss”.

- Metal with the name “Ares” at the 1st Mediterranean Poetry Festival.

- Award for her poetic tribute by the International Society of Greek Writers and Artists.

- Diploma by the Panhellenis Writers Association for her qualification to participate in the 26th poetry competition in Delpi, Greece.

- Her poem “Sentimental Parade” in “A Royal Romance” anthology inspired by the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton and was sent to them.

- The only greek poetess that reached the top 10 by the UN for her poem “Hibakusha”

- Trophy and metal “Mahatma Fule” Nagpur, India from “Mahatma Fule Talent Research Academy” for a remarkable work in the field of Poetry.

- Honorary Award by the International Society of Greek Writers and Artists for her participation in the 32nd celebration of Poets and its anthology.


Anthologies in which she participated: Anthology of the 5th Festival of poetry (2009), Anthology of Poetry and Painting (2009), Anthology of the Municipality of Hortiati with the title “Stone” (2010), Anthology of the Municipality of Kavala with the writers of Kavala (2010), Anthology “The World Is Your Oyster” by Forward Press (2010) Anthology of “Orion” with new talented Greek poets (2011), Anthology of the 22nd World Congress of Poets (2011), Antology “A Royal Romance” by Forward Press (2011), Anthology “Everflowing Ink - A Collection Of Poetry” (2011) by Forward Press, Anthology of the International Celebration of Poets (2011), Anthology “Pegasi International” (2012).