The poems in ‘Paleis van asperges’ (Palace of Asparagus) celebrate life. Each poem gives new meaning to the theme of zest for life, experiencing and savoring the small (and therefore grand) sensorial pleasures of life. This collection invites you to fully experience all sensations of life. To marvel at them, to play with them, to savor their juiciness.

Moniek Wolters, who previously wrote the poetry books ‘Ertussenin’ (In Between, 2019) and ‘Laklaag’ (Lacquer, 2022), is a master of observation. She sheds new light on the small, insignificant things we tend to take for granted and says a lot with few words. Her poems are in turn moving, humorous, and poignant. Accessible for their simplicity, nonetheless inspirational because of it.

It doesn't all have to be grand and captivating; the pleasure of life also lies in the small and playful. Much of what is innately ours and lives around us harbors an incredible amount of sensuality. ‘Paleis van asperges’ is bursting with life energy. All senses are indulged in this third collection by Moniek Wolters.

"I don't / need / much / I don't / need / to go / far / I look / for nothing but / a life / lived sensuously”