Larissa, Greece — December 12, 2025
In its latest cultural feature, larissanet presents an in-depth interview with acclaimed poet and physician Dimitris P. Kraniotis, whose newest poetry collection, “Rytídes ston Kafé” (“Wrinkles in the Coffee”), has recently been released by Kedros Publications. The author reflects on the evolution of his creative journey, the transformation of poetic expression, and the unchanging human need to turn lived experience into art.
The interview, conducted by journalist Lambros Anagnostopoulos, explores Kraniotis’s dual life in medicine and literature. Despite the demands of his medical career, he emphasizes that writing remains an essential act of introspection and communication. “The way may change,” he notes in the article, “but not the need to transform life into poetry.”
Kraniotis discusses how the new collection was shaped both by years of observation and by the subtle, everyday stories that unfold around him. The poems of “Rytídes ston Kafé” revisit human emotions, fleeting encounters, and the small but meaningful imprints left by time—echoed metaphorically through the image of “wrinkles” forming on a cup of coffee. The collection blends immediacy with philosophical reflection, inviting readers to discover poetry in the unguarded moments of ordinary life.
In the feature, the poet also addresses contemporary Greek poetry and its reception abroad. He praises the expanding role of Greek poets, translators, and critics in promoting Greek-language literature to international audiences. This global engagement, he argues, is more vital than ever. Even as poetic forms evolve, the mission of poetry—to create empathy, dialogue, and understanding—remains unchanged.
As part of the book’s promotion, Kraniotis is scheduled to participate in a series of literary events and presentations, including an appearance at the National Library of Greece. These gatherings will offer readers an opportunity to engage with his work and explore the themes of his new collection.
As part of the book’s promotion, Kraniotis is scheduled to participate in a series of literary events and presentations, including an appearance at the National Library of Greece. These gatherings will offer readers an opportunity to engage with his work and explore the themes of his new collection.The article concludes with a reflection on the continuity between life and art: poetry, Kraniotis suggests, does not merely record life but refines it, giving form to what might otherwise remain unspoken. “Wrinkles in the Coffee,” therefore, is not only a collection of poems but also a meditation on memory, presence, and the quiet truths that accompany us through time.
