Hymen

A luminous tapestry of verse, this collection opens with a temple‑like procession of sixteen crowned matrons, each moving in dignified slow steps before a dark‑purple curtain. Their chant blends the scent of gladiolus, violets, and ancient incense, invoking blessings of youth, joy, and a timeless union. The scene is rendered in vivid, almost theatrical detail, pulling the listener into a world where mythic ceremony and personal longing intersect.

From this reverent foundation, the poetry unfurls through layered musical motifs—a solitary flute, a chorus of children's voices, and a richer wood‑wind that together trace the cycles of seasons and emotion. The verses shift from solemn prayer to swift, youthful song, juxtaposing the lingering grief of loss with the bright, hunting energy of spring maidens bearing hyacinths. Throughout, the work balances delicate images of flowers and celestial bodies with an undercurrent of love’s fragile, transformative power.