May Day Morning in Yerevan

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The collection features thirty poems that unfold like a day's journey, beginning with playful depictions of nature and transitioning into themes of divine presence. As the narrative progresses, it confronts the darkness of humanity, culminating in a powerful long poem about the Armenian genocide. This harrowing event evokes a sense of imminent danger and despair, yet the poet ultimately seeks meaning and hope in the aftermath. The collection concludes with a call for grace and a vivid portrayal of the day's end, encapsulated in "Cloud-Drama at a Stormy Evening's Close."