The Inspiration Behind the Book

The book intertwines personal experiences of war with poetry, rooted in the author’s journey as a journalist during the Ukraine conflict. It began as a way to process the bewilderment felt while witnessing a war in Europe, prompting the author to share daily poetry via social media, which resonated with many people experiencing similar emotions. The integration of poetry served not only as a coping mechanism but also as a means to connect personal narratives with a wider historical and universal context. By pairing personal stories from conflict zones with poems from various cultures, the author sought to create a rich tapestry of emotion and reflection surrounding the human experience of war.