Deadly Pollen

A sequence of poems moves between mythic and contemporary scenes, juxtaposing ancient ruins, urban infrastructure and war-torn landscapes to examine memory, cultural inheritance, and modern indifference. Imagery ranges from stupas and stone circles to sewer plans, satellites and drifting dust, while recurring motifs of sun, pollen, scent and bees bind personal reflection to political violence and environmental decay. Formal play includes parodies, lyrical address and fragmented narrative, producing a restless meditation on loss, belonging and the persistence of cultural and physical ruins.