Drago Ivanišević is an author whose poetry left a significant mark on 20th-century Croatian literature. He was a poet deeply connected to Mediterranean motifs and landscapes, known for his emotionally charged and vivid verses. His work is infused with a deep love for his homeland, particularly the Dalmatian region, and he often wrote in the Chakavian dialect, thereby fostering authenticity and local culture. He is distinguished by his poetic introspection, blending imagery of nature with themes of existential struggles, the transience of life, and love. His poetry exhibits a distinct lyrical expression, often reflecting avant-garde and expressionist influences. Although he was a modernist, Ivanišević did not embrace the textualistic deconstruction of reality, but rather constructed powerful poetic imagery that merged European poetic trends with Croatian tradition. His works, such as the collection Jubav, explore the connection between humans and nature, while his verses often evoke moments of existential anxiety, giving his poetry an emotional dimension. In his poetry, he uses language as a means of expressing deeper layers of human experience and emotion, transcending the confines of ordinary communication