Boris Greff: Poetic insights into city life with humor and careful

Boris Greff: Poetic insights into city life with humor and careful

BORIS GREFF, the talented lyric from Merzig, recently published his third volume of poems, which is a remarkable step in his writer's career. Greff, originally from Saarbrücken, has not only established itself in the literary scene, but also achieved a considerable presence on social media. His readings and the creative examination of classical poetry, such as his interpretations of Shakespeare's sonnets, attract numerous interested parties. With over 10,000 clicks, it has become an integral part of literary life and is already planning two more volumes for which he has already received commitments.

In his current work, Greff illuminates the multi -layered nature of urban life. He takes us on a journey through the streets of a city, where the focus is on the interaction of people and their fates. The emotional range of topics ranges from love to death, and Greff succeeds in capturing these complex feelings in a clear and urgent language. However, his poems are not only serious, they also wear a humorous and ironic note that enables the reader not to lose a smile when thinking about profound topics.

insights into the poems

The first poem of the volume, "Vorort-foreword", shows the poetic ability of Greff at the beginning: "In the settlement at the bottom of the railway embankment, the houses sleep near the track bed; everything booms and vibrates with every tram; the glass then dances on the shelf board." These lines immediately convey the image of a lively and dynamic living environment in the suburbs. In contrast, the poem also conveys tedious realities. In the last stanza, the challenges of urban life are described with a pinch of hope by determining that despite the harsh conditions, laughter does not go out.

Another strong example of Greff's lyrical skill is the poem "film tear". Here he reflects in a nostalgic way about the past few days of cinema and the influence that changes in the media to society. "A former cinema, a cinema; yellowed posters in the showcase There the small town looked like glamor; how many dreams fit on this canvas!" These lines invite the reader to think about the transience and change in cultural life.

Greff's work is characterized by a deep reflection on the transience of life. In his last poem "Finale" he suddenly changes perspective and looks at the earth from the distance of space. This metaphor encourages the reader to think about the nullity of daily concerns and joys. He quotes Georg Büchner to underline the thoughts that everything is ultimately fleeting and transient. "We are ashes, we are dust, how can we complain?" This philosophical undertone gives the poem an additional wealth of layers that stimulates thought.