Where has he gone?
Where has the keeper of my dreams hidden?
I search for him in the dark corners of the room,
I open drawers, turn out pockets.
Everything is empty. I leaf through yellowed pages.
The clock ticks, the end is near.
Dreams have long since
ceased to be an escape from the present.
The keepers, silent and hidden somewhere, await a spark,
A spark to ignite the sky.
Snježana Mayer
About the Poet
Snježana Mayer, born in 1963, is a distinguished Croatian artist and poet whose creative odyssey began with her graduation in Painting and Graphic Design from the School of Fine Arts in Split. From her early days restoring the Croatian National Theatre in Split, she developed a profound reverence for art as both a spiritual and cultural inheritance. Over the decades, Snježana has showcased her works in numerous international exhibitions, including four solo shows that chronicle her evolving aesthetic vision. Her oeuvre ranges from spiritually resonant paintings adorning churches to murals, graphic designs, and customized works created to reflect the individuality of her patrons. A passionate preserver of cultural heritage, she is deeply involved in associations such as the Society for the Protection of Cultural Assets “Radovan” – Trogir and the Trogir Art Association, and holds memberships in esteemed global bodies including UNOTA, IAC, Artcom Expo, and Writers Capital Foundation, reflecting her global artistic presence.
Beyond her prolific artistry, Snježana is a mentor devoted to nurturing young talents through creative workshops, inspiring children to explore their imagination through the language of art. Her works have received widespread recognition, earning prestigious awards and being housed in museums and collections across Europe, Asia, and America, including South Korea, Portugal, and the United States. Though celebrated primarily as a visual artist, Snježana’s poetic essence pervades all her creations—her verses, much like her paintings, mirror a soul attuned to beauty, faith, and the timeless human spirit that binds art and life into one harmonious whole.
