In a world where poetry often gets forgotten, Goran Danilović strikes like a thunderbolt from a clear sky with his fourth poetry collection, “Poems Around the Mouth.” Think poetry is just for word nerds? Think again! This author doesn’t just write verses; he crafts epic stories in sharp, punchy lines that will wake up your heart and mind.
What is “Poems Around the Mouth”?
This isn’t your average poetry book. It blends epic and lyric, Serbian national archetypes, and universal messages anyone can feel. Danilović takes us through the places of his glory and suffering, where children were heroes and cemeteries full of sorrow. It’s a tale of times when we were the “sacred Thermopylae” to a soulless world, and also of resurrection and hope.
Who is Goran Danilović?
Born in Podgorica, educated in the Morača monastery and the Faculty of Philosophy in Nikšić, Danilović is more than a poet. He’s a prose writer, former chief editor of the daily newspaper “Glas Crnogorca,” founder of Radio Svetigora, and director of the agency for quality control in higher education. Four poetry collections and a prose book show his dedication to words and culture.
Why does this matter?
In times when poetry often boils down to shallow rhymes and empty phrases, Danilović’s work is like fresh air. He reminds us of deep roots, pain and hope, love and war, everything that makes us human. “Poems Around the Mouth” isn’t just a book; it’s a call to think and feel.
When and where?
The book presentation will be held on Thursday, July 10th at 8 PM in the Cosmos bookstore in Master Quarter. The conversation with the author will be led by Novica Đurić, an award-winning poet and journalist. If you love poetry or just want to see what it means when words really carry weight, this is an event you can’t miss.
Final thoughts
Goran Danilović isn’t just a poet — he’s a keeper of memory and a voice echoing through time. Think poetry can’t move you? “Poems Around the Mouth” will prove you wrong. And hey, if you like it, feel free to drop a comment or share your favorite poem — because poetry is a conversation that never ends.
