Today’s guest post comes from the poet and translator Alex Cigale who shares with us five new translations of Mikhail Eremin’s poems and an insightful essay offering details about the author and his work. You can also watch a video of Mikhail Eremin reading one of his poems. Enjoy!

And remember, in September and beyond: read and share the translated poems you love using #NTM2017. Open your heart to new experiences and the beauty of the world, and celebrate its cultures and new voices. We hope our picks will become your new favorites. Let us know how you like them #NTM2017 #TranslationMonth‏ @TranslateMonth.

—Claudia Serea & Loren Kleinman

Click HERE to read 5 Poems by Mikhail Eremin Translated and with an essay by Alex Cigale