The three sphinxes, and other poems

A compact but richly layered anthology, this volume gathers a poet’s most intimate verses, each a probe into the tangled drives that shape desire and belief. The writer groups the work around recurring psychological “complexes”—Eros versus the divine, the shadowed figures of Lilith and Eve—using mythic symbolism to map inner conflict. The tone swings from fierce eroticism to solemn contemplation, inviting listeners to hear a mind that is both confessional and philosophically daring.

Among the standout pieces, “The Three Sphinxes” stages a dialogue between love’s restless god and ancient riddles, while “Children of Lilith” and “A Vision of Woman” juxtapose rival feminine archetypes in vivid, almost theatrical scenes. “Iron Passion” thrusts the speaker into the wild corridors of historic lovers and saints, demanding a raw, unflinching honesty. The collection’s lyric ballads maintain a passionate intensity, offering a listening experience that feels like a private, psycho‑analytic journey through myth, longing, and the relentless search for self.