Ara Baliozian was born in Athens, Greece and received his education in Venice, Italy. He lives in Ontario, Canada and writes in Armenian and English and has published over 20 books of his works. He has translated works from Armenian writers, such as Grigor Zohrab, Zabel Yessayan, and Kostan Zarian into English.

Articles

Poem For Everyone (Amenapoem)

POEM FOR EVERYONE (Amenapoem) By Yeghishe Charents, Translated by Ara Baliozian PROLOGUE I - poet of Hayastan - Fogbound land Haunted by death - I now sing To all! I sing Once more But why must I sing alone? I, alone, and not they - Who lived through and overpowered These rough stormy days. Under the sun, in the dust. On foggy days dripping wet. They strive, combat, and toil In the grime of the soil....

December 11, 2004 · Yeghishe Charents , translated by Ara baliozian