
Kad zatvorim oči vidim modro

Kad zatvorim oči vidim modro (When I Close My Eyes, I See Blue) is the collection that won the 8th Presing Competition for the Best Poetry Collection in 2022.
With great subtlety and unpretentiousness, yet evocatively, the author draws her readers into a sparkling poetic world of delicate nostalgia and the joy of reminiscing. This world is imbued with a gentle irony born from acceptance of memories that come alive in the present—not as (auto)biographical elements, but purely as poetic truths. All there is has been turned into a poem. The poet invites us to explore her personal and family album, elevating from her experience universal moments in which readers may find themselves. She does not impose predetermined lessons or moral conclusions, nor does she lament the past or the inevitable passing. Instead, she carefully retrieves precious fragments from the sea of memories, crafting them into a vibrant mosaic filled with the wonders of fruits, plants, birds, and insects.
In this world, the lyrical subject often steps beyond the personal perspective to engage in poetic narratives about others, creating a rich interplay of voices and perspectives.
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