Natalya Laidinen’s new book of poems, “Signs of the Times,” is filled with philosophical and emotional content and continues the author’s creative research on the origin of life, the development of humanity, and the interaction of different civilizations. At the same time, the collection is deeply lyrical, the poet addresses the themes of love, the diversity of the world, the “small Motherland,” searching for and finding roots. In this sense, “Signs of the Times” can be interpreted as milestones on the path not only of world history, but also of a specific female destiny. The unity of the universal and human principles, the richness of the palette of the poetic text with bright, unusual images and symbols, the scope for interpretation of the plots make the reader an equal participant creative process, involving him in understanding significant topics and posing unexpected questions. The book is permeated with hope and optimism, setting the reader up to search for their own answers and solutions.