THE SENSUOUS OVERALLS

Poems by Ove Wahlqvist

Your are invited joining an emotional journal by reading the twenty five published poems written by the former media archivist who worked for the Swedish Television for about thirty one years. Each poem let you know some about relationships between friends, lovers, mistresses, former wives or fictional friends. We do not get a list of poems contenting political statements published to make the society a better place to stay – if you agree on the statements.No. But I think you might get a feeling of having had an encounter with situations described? My favourite poem is : «…@ugust  strindberg…». What about August Strindberg  making a living in 2013? The late Swedish author was a man who appreciated making his own opinions known to all. The new modern equipments would have been a gift to him.»… You would have fought endless blog battles!...», and above all: «…You would zap around between 83 channels and dismiss 81…». So far, August Strindberg who was born 1849 and died 1912. But maybe you do know a modern August Strinberg who is making use of the new modern technology for communication, publishing own private opinions about how to make a living and how to run the modern society?

My second favourite poem is:»… The Problem God…», where we are reading some comments about God:»… The problem is that you don’t exist, God…», and a critical remark to people : « …But that hasn’t stopped others from acting on your behalf…».

The illustrations are made by artist Matheo Yamalakis.

Ove Wahlqvist, Førlag och tryck:BoD.2013 .(ISBN: 978-91-7463-399-3)