Be an Island for Yourself

The poems of Aigul Olevskaya are a subtle, living conversation with the reader in the language of love, experiences, warmth, and acceptance. They have no posturing or falseness—only an honest human intonation in which everyone can recognize themselves. Aigul writes about the simple and the essential: about closeness, loss, and time. These poems are necessary for the modern reader because they bring us back to ourselves. They help us feel that no person is alone, and that their feelings, sometimes complex, are not a weakness but a source of strength. The author of this book is a laureate of several prestigious literary awards, which only confirms that her voice is indeed important.