Grigore Vieru (Romanian pronunciation: [ɡriˈɡore viˈeru]; 14 February 1935 – 18 January 2009) was a Moldovan poet and writer. He is mostly known for his poems and books for children. His poetry is characterized by vivid natural scenery, patriotism, as well as a venerated image of the sacred mother. Vieru wrote in the Romanian language.  Read more..

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On January 18, 2009, the poet and writer Grigore Vieru (1935-2009) passed away in Chişinău, leaving behind him a huge work, dear to the hearts of Moldovans. Quickly becoming the poet-symbol of Moldova, Vieru was at the origin of poetry's reinvigorating in the country and of a part of the restoration of the national consciousness of Moldova. Overwhelmed by the beauty of the Romanian language, which he considered as a poem in itself, Vieru produced poetic works using the pure source of reflection and popular sentiments, often having the mother, the love, secrets of nature or modernity for theme. Spiritual son of Mihai Eminescu, Grigore Vieru received the greatest international awards such as the Order of the Republic in 1996, the highest distinction of Moldova.. Read more..