The Ballad of St. Barbara, and Other Verses

The opening of this collection sweeps listeners into a dream‑like landscape where crumbling stone cities and the echo of distant battles mingle with the quiet prayers of a forgotten saint. Through vivid, almost musical language, the poet conjures scenes of ancient gates, burning blossoms, and the restless wind over ruined towers, all while pondering the fragile line between life and sudden death. The verses weave together history, myth, and personal reflection, inviting you to walk the crooked streets of memory and feel the weight of centuries pressing against the present.

In each poem, the rhythm carries you from the solemn hush of a battlefield to the bright chatter of tavern corners, from the reverent silence of Jerusalem to the restless sea‑blue eyes of a wandering Breton. Listeners will find a tapestry of images—jackals at night, stained‑glass windows, and the relentless march of time—that asks as many questions as it offers comfort. The work rewards those who relish lyrical storytelling that lingers long after the final line.