Where The Waxwings Used To Dwell
July 6, 2023Rus’ You Are But A Kiss In The Frost
July 6, 2023
Today I Will Go Once Again
Today I will go once again
Into life, into haggling, into market,
And lead the army of my songs
To duel against the market tide.
Velimir Khlebnikov (1885-1922) was a Russian poet and playwright associated with the Russian Futurist movement. Khlebnikov's poetry is characterized by its innovative language and use of sound and rhythm. He sought to create a new language that would break free from the constraints of traditional literary forms. Khlebnikov was also interested in the occult and wrote extensively on mystical and esoteric topics. He was a major influence on the Russian avant-garde and is considered one of the most important Russian poets of the 20th century.