Alone in the Mountains

Alone in the Mountains is a trilingual collection of poems written in English, Bulgarian, and Croatian, shaped by solitude, grief, and the silent presence of high places. Inspired by remote mountain landscapes, these poems explore the inner work of letting go - of ambition, conquest, and the desire to dominate either nature or the self. The mountains here are not obstacles to be overcome, but teachers: vast, patient, and uncompromisingly honest.
Moving through themes of loss and forgiveness, reliance on God, and the gradual surrender of ego-driven striving, the collection traces a quiet spiritual journey. Grief is not treated as something to be resolved, but as a companion - one that deepens attention, humility, and love. Each poem appears alongside its Bulgarian and Croatian translations, creating a layered reading experience that mirrors the book's core concerns: presence, repetition, and listening across boundaries.
Alone in the Mountains is an invitation to step away from noise and achievement, and to enter a slower, more attentive relationship with nature, silence, and the unseen landscapes within.