Polen i pepeo (eng. Pollen and Ashes)

This bilingual collection contains haiku, tanka, haibun and haiga, with English translations by Andy Jelčić.

Vrga, born in 1953 in Mrzljaki near Karlovac, explores the transience of life, the beauty of nature and memories of the past through this collection. His verses often connect personal experiences with universal themes, creating a deep emotional resonance. The combination of traditional Japanese poetic forms with Croatian cultural elements makes this collection a unique contribution to contemporary poetry.