"Poems: Banks of the road. The Flemish Monks" is a collection of poems by the Belgian poet Emil Verharen. In these poems, the author reveals the incredible beauty and tragedy of everyday life, shades of human feelings and soul. The poems "Shoulders of the road" allow the reader to go on a journey through the landscapes that reveal before him the majesty of mountains, frozen meadows and dreamy forests. "The Flemings" depict portraits of urban life and the working classes of society, demonstrating the tense relationship between them. "Monks" show the inner world of religious searches and the spiritual development of each person. This collection will bring the reader not only aesthetic pleasure, but also the opportunity to think about deep philosophical problems and the mystery of existence.