Remembering Grigore Vieru on His 89th Birthday
Grigore Vieru was born in Pererâta, a village in the Briceni district. He began writing poetry at a young age, and his work quickly gained popularity.
Vieru's poems often dealt with themes of love, nature, and childhood. He also wrote extensively about the importance of the Romanian language and national identity.
In the 1980s, Vieru became a prominent figure in the Moldovan National Liberation Movement. He was a vocal critic of the Soviet regime, and he played a key role in the campaign for Moldovan independence.
Vieru died in a car accident in 2009, but his legacy continues to live on. He is considered one of the most important Romanian poets of the 20th century, and his work is still widely read and admired today.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
