Yield – poem by Stefania Lucchetti
“I hid within myself / to be neither seen nor heard” Photo: the author under a starry Sky in Finland during the last week of 2024 “But now the wind blows, the tides rise, I hear Artemis whistle I see Athena polishing her shield, I feel the graceful steps of Aphrodite and Hecate summons me […]
Art, Faith and Hope
There is nothing more powerful than hope Excerpt from “Art, Faith and Hope”, Stefania Lucchetti, Coffee Stains on My Books, 2024 Buy the book to read the whole poem In the photo: the author at Teatro alla Scala “Art, Faith, and Hope” is a poetic reflection on the transformative power of hope and how this […]
Coffee Stains on My Books
Cover art: original drawing by Italian illustrator Gianluca Biscalchin In “Coffee Stains On My Books“, Stefania Lucchetti invites readers on a profound journey of self-discovery and introspection through her captivating poetry. With rich life experiences as her backdrop, Stefania masterfully intertwines everyday moments with classical references, creating a symphony of emotion that resonates deeply with […]
The many you – poem by Stefania Lucchetti
“They will look at you without recognizing youthey will listen to you without hearing you” Excerpt from the poem The Faces of You, Coffee Stains on My Books, Stefania Lucchetti 2024 Purchase the book to read the full poem. The poem The Faces of You is a reflection on identity, on how others perceive us, […]
Schoredinger’s Cat – Poem by Stefania Lucchetti
“Do I exist without a viewer?Do I exist if no one recognizes me?” Excerpt from the poem “Schroedinger’s Cat” by Stefania Lucchetti (Coffee Stains On My Books, 2024) Purchase the book to read the full poem. The illustration is an original drawing by (c) Gianluca Biscalchin, created specifically for the author. “Schroedinger’s Cat” is a […]
Medusa – poem by Stefania Lucchetti
“In your temple, Goddess, I sought refuge / yearning only for peace in my prayers” Excerpt from poem “Medusa”, in the contemporary poetry collection Coffee Stains On My Books, Stefania Lucchetti, 2024) Buy the modern poetry collection Coffee Stains On My Books to read the whole poem. Image: Shield with Medusa’s Head, Caravaggio,1598 ca., Galleria Uffizi […]
Banalities – poem by Stefania Lucchetti
“Would you like some coffee, perhaps a pastry? The pain we inflicted on each other, the emptiness we left behind.“ Excerpt from the poem “Banalities” (Coffee Stains on My Books, Stefania Lucchetti, 2024) Purchase the book to read the full poem. Image: Café Terrace at Night, Vincent Van Gogh, 1888 “Banalities” is a poem that […]
Awards winning Italian poet Stefania Lucchetti
Awards received in 2025 “La Perla del Tirreno Cefalu 2025” – 10 concorso internazionale di poesia e narrativa – President’s Award – for Macchie di caffè sui miei libri – April 2025 Award Poetry Of the Year, OTMA 2 – Mention of Honor for the poem Athena. February 2025 Premio Emozioni Poetiche 2025 –– OTMA 2- […]