DANCE OF SOUNDS

By: Dejan Stojanović

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Dance of Sounds is a collection of poems that offers readers a unique poetic universe reflecting the complexities of the world and the poet's emotional depth. Rich with wonders, the book is organized into five sequences: “Forgotten Home,” “Forgotten Sounds,” “Forgotten Serenades,” “Dictionary of Sounds,” and “Beauty Never Dies.” The transition from the inner to the outer world is subtly built in the poems “Forgotten Home” and “Being Late.” Unique imagery is especially evident in “Sounds of Imagination,” which casts light on amazing celestial wonders, while “Forgotten Home” conveys a sense of nostalgia. Such an approach operates on multiple levels, creating a deeper connection between the reader and the poet and activating personal memories and experiences.

This collection characterizes a strong philosophical undertone that follows Stojanovic's earlier books of poetry, whether written in Serbian or English. The meditative element is characteristic of Stojanovic’s poetry and is a recognizable sign of his work. Philosophical tendencies are especially noticeable when the poet uncovers the insufficiently explored depths of the themes relating to the meaning of existence or silence. The poem “Silence is the Universal Library” discloses the hidden meanings and perspectives from a treasury of silence. “Understanding” affects the readers' ability to check and rethink their interpretations of the world and themselves. The progression from introspective poems to meditations on the act of creation—illustrated in pieces like “Task of a Poet”—establishes a rich dialogue about the interaction between personal experience and artistic expression.

This collection explores the complexities of human experience through which readers can sense the depth of emotions and reflect on their own experiences, attitudes, and interconnectedness within a larger net of human souls belonging to the same huge human family across meridians sharing the same dreams and problems. One of the poets' primary purposes was to express basic human needs and feelings in an articulate and pleasing form. With this collection of poems, the poet has accomplished this noble purpose.