This bilingual collection of poetry tells the magical encounter of a Russian flutist and a French poetess, brought together across time and literature. In A Flutist and a Poetess Nathalie Gaillot explores the beauty and the ache of love--its tenderness, and its heartbreaks. Written in both English and French, weaving music and literature throughout the verses, these poems explore the essence of love, faith, fate, and emotional vulnerability. This book will carry readers on a journey for the heart and soul, and an intimate reflection on what it means to love.