This is the title of an exhibition in our capital Ljubljana, more precisely at the National Gallery of Slovenia. I went there with a dear friend. And it was spectacular. I am no sculptor or painter, let alone a historian of art. So, I must warn you that the following sentences are no critique or evaluation of the exhibits. They are merely my most intimate impressions, my humble thoughts and feelings, triggered by the masterpieces on display. First, I was thrown in a sea of baroque angels, presumably all very similar. I should have concentrated on their variety, but I have not, regrettably. It is...

Right above a river meander There crawls a fire salamander. Seen only on rainy damp days It shows you its unique ways.   You’d not expect from the creature To show you a yoga feature. Yet it does the cobra pose As beautiful as a rose.   Just like a rose has its thorns It’s poison that the animal adorns. Don’t touch the fire salamander, Just watch it from a far and wonder.   Take care, Helena Smole, author of: – a fantasy novel with romance Vivvy and Izzy the Dwarf: A series about relationships – Balancing the Beast, a book offering a bright view of schizoaffective...

Ups, there is an angry thought. It’s like a shark hissing as a pot. A strong wave pushes the shark away. Let’s act without anger come what may. A whole school of furious sharks Sometimes fills my deeds and remarks. When fully overwhelmed by emotion, I say: I’m not the sharks, I’m the ocean.   Ups, there is an anxious thought. It’s like a coral reef cutting a boat. The waves with time make corals smooth. Let’s act without anxiety’s sharp tooth. Sometimes I’m like a diver caught in a coral reef, Unable to break free from the razor teeth. When fully overwhelmed by emotion, I say:...

Throughout history from now to then, Full of gray people, yet few among them, Those who make the pale part of black and white, Those who stand tall come what might.   Their company we seek and fully enjoy, They bring back hope and new energy employ. Immortalized in fairy tales because they are few, They make us believe in good and fair all anew.   No matter what society systems we install, With decades we gradually spoil it all. Yet deep inside we all gratefully know That the handful of white will eternally glow.   Take care, Helena Smole, author of: – a fantasy novel with romance...

A bright moment not far Like a shooting star Bursting over the sky, Singing the heart’s lullaby.   Svetli trenutek kot zvezdni utrinek šine čez nebo. Pri srcu je toplo.   Eine helle Weile wie eine Sternschnuppe in Eile schnellt über den Himmel. Herzwärme für immer.   I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Želim vam vesel božič in srečno novo leto! Ich wünsche euch freue Weihnachten und ein glückliches neues Jahr!   Take care, Helena Smole, author of: – a fantasy novel with romance Vivvy and Izzy the Dwarf: A series about relationships –...