The poems of Jeton Kelmendi call us, confront us, ask us not to forget.
And although deeply rooted in Albanian identity, the verses rise as a universal prayer that transcends geographic and cultural borders, dealing with themes of human struggle, memory, and the search for meaning, with a sensitivity that makes them universal.
-Gustavo Gac-Artigas, Chile
Jeton places a mirror before us in his reflective and philosophical poems, which reconnect us to our own experiences. It is impossible not to want to underline some of these verses, because surely, we would not be doing justice if we were to leave so many poetic pearls unmentioned.
-Dr Maria Eugenia Soberanis N., Mexico
What I can say is that this poetry is open, offering a wide space for reflection. It seeks to express both his experience of the turbulent fate of his homeland, Kosovo, and universal human reflection on life and earth, human dignity, love, and hatred.
-Knut Odegard, Norway
Kelmendi’s language is rich, symbolic, and refined.
His style stands between poetry and poetic prose, creating a meditative and illuminating atmosphere. The metaphors are abundant, the meanings are multi-layered, and the rhythm is slow, full of deep breath.
-Prof. Antoon Van den Braembussche, Netherlands.
He leads us toward a particular vision that we desire as a desire for desire–a form of emptiness of desire that is unable to fulfill or form any object, placing us on the path toward an undefined beyond where the future awaits us.
-Prof. Gustavo Vega Mansilla, Spain
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