Why I No Longer Write Poems by Diana Anphimiadi and translated by Natalia Bukia-Peters and Jean Sprackland. Anphimiadi’s decision to no longer write poems emerges from a profound shift in her creative landscape. What once was a fervent act of shaping emotions and thoughts into lyrical form now feels constrained by the very structures that once inspired her. The act of writing poetry, with its demand for economy of language and layered meanings, began to feel insufficient for capturing the complexities of her evolving inner world. Instead of forcing herself into the rigid molds of verse, she has embraced other forms of expression—those that allow for broader narrative freedom and deeper exploration. This transition is not a rejection of poetry but rather an acknowledgment that creative vitality sometimes necessitates stepping beyond former boundaries to honor the fullness of experience.
Why I No Longer Write Poems by Diana Anphimiadi and translated by Natalia Bukia-Peters and Jean Sprackland. Anphimiadi’s decision to no longer write poems emerges from a profound shift in her creative landscape. What once was a fervent act of shaping emotions and thoughts into lyrical form now feels constrained by the very structures that once inspired her. The act of writing poetry, with its demand for economy of language and layered meanings, began to feel insufficient for capturing the complexities of her evolving inner world. Instead of forcing herself into the rigid molds of verse, she has embraced other forms of expression—those that allow for broader narrative freedom and deeper exploration. This transition is not a rejection of poetry but rather an acknowledgment that creative vitality sometimes necessitates stepping beyond former boundaries to honor the fullness of experience.
Bloodaxe Books Ltd, 2022. Most minor shelf wear otherwise as new
