Kurimus : $b Runoja

A vivid tapestry of Finnish verse unfolds in this collection, blending tender lullabies with stark, wartime reflections. The poet’s language shifts like the sea—soft and rhythmic one moment, rough‑hewn and urgent the next—inviting listeners to feel each line as a pulse of the world it describes. Even the opening “Muodonvaihdos” sets a tone of transformation, hinting at journeys both outward across storm‑tossed waters and inward through restless hearts.

Through twenty‑four pieces the work explores exile, heroism, the quiet presence of animals, and the haunting weight of memory. Themes of sea voyages and broken ships echo the yearning for new horizons, while verses about a poet’s grave or a tired child capture moments of vulnerability. The poems vary in length and mood, from playful saxophone riffs to solemn prayers, offering a rich, lyrical landscape that rewards careful listening without giving away the deeper twists waiting beyond the first act.