Floare si genune

Some have seen in Panait Cerna the next Eminescu, but in his brief life (1881-1913), the Romanian poet did not produce something comparable to his forerunner. Most of Cerna's works are influenced by Cosbuc and Vlahutza: a sort of metaphysical, folkloresque meditation upon our persihable existence and luck. Considering his message, I totally dislike Cerna's Romantic, rural and somehow pre-Modern style. But one cannot but admire his technical brilliance: if he lived in another age and had another masters, he would be a great poet. He certainly has the skills (=techne)!