First, a few announcements.
Sandra Tabac invites poetry and art submissions for an international Hands of Love anthology.

Also, The Arab Poets Forum has recently published the book “Alphabet of Pain… Letters Bleeding Meaning”, a remarkable poetic encyclopedia featuring 212 poets from around the world, presented in two volumes spanning 800 pages.

The cover artwork is created by Iraqi visual artist Nada Askar, and the cover design is by Lebanese artist Layla Beiz Al-Mashghariya. Several Synchronized Chaos contributors, including Taghrid Bou Merhi, Mirta Ramirez, Eva Petropoulou Lianou, Dildora Xojyozova, Binod Dawadi, and Kujtim R Hajdari, are published in this collection.

Now, for this month’s first issue, Where Memory Meets Tomorrow.

This issue is beautiful, rich, and international. There’s a strong throughline of memory, devotion, identity, and renewal running across continents and genres.

For this month’s first issue, we are proud to present a collection of voices that span styles and topics, each offering a meditation on what it means to live, remember, and hope.

Vo Thi Nhu Mai opens with a heartfelt tribute to her mother, honoring the quiet love and lifelong dedication of a teacher. From Uzbekistan, Orzigul Ibragimova calls her people forward with intelligence and determination, while Namozova Sarvinoz Erkin qizi explores the nation’s ongoing transformation toward an eco-friendly, energy-efficient future. Sevara Abduxalilova reflects on the legacy of Mirzo Ul’ugbek, the great Central Asian astronomer whose vision still resonates across time, as Botirova Gulsevar Muzaffar qizi honors political leader and poet Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur, known for promoting education and national development. Munisa Islomjonova celebrates her native Uzbekistan through verse.

The power of words themselves comes into focus in Harinder Cheema’s celebration of poets as messengers of peace and inspiration, echoed by Soumen Roy’s prayer to poetry as a source of healing and transcendence. Jamoliddinova Dilnozaxon Mirhojiddinovna discusses how countries and social groups form communication and speech traditions. Olimova Shahina Botirjon qizi discusses strengths and weaknesses of different methods for teaching foreign languages. Hamdamova Sevara Saidmurodovna outlines modern philological theory about the power of language beyond literal meaning. Türkan Ergör sharpens her focus to highlight the pain of a world without trust and truth. Rev. Dr. Jitender Singh speaks to human unity across race, color, nationality, or creed. Manik Chakraborty and Mesfakus Salahin and Mahbub Alam each issue urgent calls for peace, reminding us of our shared humanity in a fractured world. Graciela Noemi Villaverde depicts the pain of words felt but never sent. Christina Margeti speaks to war and childhood, what humanity destroys and what we strive to protect. Faleeha Hassan reviews Saudi directors Meshal Al-Jaser and stars Adwaa Badr and Yazeed Al-Majioul’s film “Naga” (Purity) which, through the tragedy of a betrayed and rebellious young woman, shows the weight of a society imploding upon itself as it punishes the existence of femininity. Asadullo Habibullayev brings violence down to a smaller scale, reminding us that how we treat each other at the interpersonal level matters. At the same time, poet Nilavronill decries how poets have failed to stop the world’s violence with their words.

Themes of love and devotion weave throughout the issue. Sandro Piedracita reflects on the distinction between selfless love and possessiveness, while Eva Petropoulou Lianou honors the tender, enduring bond between mother and child. Nazokat Jumaniyozova offers a moving elegy for her grandfather, and Danijela Ćuk pays tribute to Eva Petropoulou’s tireless support of fellow writers. Saparboyeva Laylo Xajibay qizi relates a folktale-like story of grief, justice, fate and renewal. Joseph Ogbonna expresses his spiritual devotion in the Easter season and his thanks for Christ’s humble sacrifice. Maqsudova Anora Alisherovna’s poem urges heartfelt sincerity and reflection when people observe Ramadan. Sarvinoz Bakhtiyorova relates the tale of a now-adult son who sacrificed his own body for his mother. Jahongir Murodov expresses his tender care and respect for his mother. Xojamurodova Nigina urges sensitive souls to continue loving and not lose heart in a brutal world as Ms. Kim Sun Young shares how longing for a lost love is persistent, like a weed in her heart and Do’sanova Dilnoza Xolmurod qizi reflects on heartbreak and regret.

Other contributors turn toward time, myth, and the natural world. Ananya Guha evokes deep, mythic landscapes, while Sayani Mukherjee and Lan Xin draw on the imagery of spring—its motion, memory, and rebirth. Ankica Anchie Biskupović finds unity in flowing water, and Elaine Murray immerses herself in nature’s quiet revelations. Ms. Koo Myongsook reflects in stillness on a mountain as a metaphor for life. David Kokoette’s desert journey and Duane Vorhees’ meditation on absence and longing remind us of the inner landscapes we all traverse. Maja Milojkovic laments the steady decline of her powers due to old age. Aziza Jorayeva expresses heartbreak, loneliness, and grief. Dr. Prasanna Kumar Dalai speaks to autumn, night, longing, and confession. Siyoung Doung expresses the mystery of our existence and the beauty of finding small moments of beauty and meaning. Dr. Tomasz Laczek urges us to make the most of the lives we have and live for something that matters.

This issue also engages with contemporary life and its tensions. Abdumaxamediva Gulchexra looks at the positive and negative effects of American cultural influence on traditional Uzbek culture. Patricia Doyne sharply critiques the current U.S. administration, while Bill Tope employs satire to confront its institutional excess and brutality. J.K. Durick reflects on individuals navigating vast, impersonal systems, even systems invented for fun, such as professional sports, engaged yet estranged. Peter Cherches plays the absurdist blues for us in his poem that’s equal parts exile ballad, street song, and darkly comic cabaret. Christopher Bernard kicks off the first installment of his children’s story Otherwise, with a mixture of philosophy, mystery, and middle-grade energy.

Science, education, and personal determination appear in compelling ways. Urokova Nargiza discusses ways to protect against new types of viruses. Jorakulova Gulshoda Uchqun qizi examines disease detection through the lens of blood cell analysis, while Abduhalilova Sevdora Xayrulla qizi advocates for reconnecting physical education with nature. Nabiyeva Xilolaxon Axrorjon qizi discusses how to make fuel composition less toxic and more environmentally sustainable. Choriyeva Oynur analyzes the role of music in helping students concentrate and learn. Anarboeva Madina Ulmas qizi highlights her accomplishments in the Uzbek national sport of kurash. Laylo Yo’lbarsova highlights the role of personality in determining suitability for different careers. Priyanka Neogi asserts her self-determination, strength, self-respect, and independence. Maxsudbekova Farogat Izzatbek qizi valorizes self-assurance, personal dignity, and individuality. Toshmamatov Javohir tells a story of perseverance through the journey of a computer science student, Jumayev Akmal G’ulom o’g’li discusses ways to get young people more involved in shaping the future of Uzbekistan and to help them take their place in the workplace, and Gulhayo Abduqahhorova considers the choices that shape life after college.

Artistic memory and cultural reflection round out the issue. Mark Young presents his signature altered geographies, while Brian Michael Barbeito revisits the world of hockey through personal recollection. Mykyta Ryzhykh captures the intensity of first awakenings—moments that divide life into before and after. Jacques Fleury offers a haunting vision of beauty, resilience, and power embodied in a goddess who still fades from view while he can only watch. Ms. Im Sol Nae looks at death not merely as an ending, but as a transformation, a communal aesthetic experience.

Finally, editor Cristina Deptula contributes a review of No One Dreams in Color by John Biscello, a work that meditates on consciousness, grief, the creative process, and the fragile boundary between reality and imagination.

Together, these works form a tapestry of voices, which are urgent, reflective, and deeply human. They remind us that across distance and difference, we are united by our search for meaning, our capacity for love, and our enduring hope for renewal.

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 GLOBAL MOSAIC OF LOVE 

 April 20 – May 20, 2026

The world needs more touch, more poetry, and more love.

That’s why I am launching the GLOBAL MOSAIC OF LOVE and inviting you to become part of it.

I invite artists and creatives from my country and around the world to share,

 their poetry along with images of their hands and palms, creating a network of touches filled with love and respect, where we share both sorrow and joy, and strengthen the golden links of our hands around the Earth.

Without borders, every contribution becomes a diamond in the global mosaic of love.

How to submit your contribution:

 E-mail: globalnimozaikljubavi2026@gmail.com (not active yet)

 Messenger: send your poetry and images of your hands directly to me, Sandra Fabac

PROJECT GOAL

Through this virtual mosaic of love, with the power of mind, heart, and the art of our hands and poetry, we connect into one unique heartbeat.

Hands symbolize touch, compassion, and unity, while poetry gives rhythm and emotion.

Your contributions will shape a unique global mosaic, a record of the love we leave on the foundation of existence.

Together, we beat with the same rhythm ,the rhythm of love, empathy, and connection.

Join the project and connect the world through the art of our palms and poetry!

#GlobalMosaicOfLove #PoetryWithoutBorders #ArtThatConnects

Project Organizer:

Sandra Fabac

 Poetessa & Humanist, Croatia © 2026

Time has passed too late 

Only just before death 

We understand what we’ve lost

Often families of true friends 

Only then do we understand

How we’ve been running all our lives 

For unnecessary things

Behind fiction and delusion 

Blinded and dumbfounded 

By the media and people 

Following the whole crowd

Into the swamp of demoralization 

In the apathy of materialism 

Completely destroying 

In this confusion

What is most important in a person 

Heart, soul and conscience

Now we state

We know very well

Where did we go wrong 

How much 

We would like to turn back time 

Now alone

Family love truth

What is it like now 

A big boulder on the conscience 

How fire burns in the heart

After all, we are publishing 

Last Breath 

Silence in the dark around us

No tear falls

In solitude we end up marching

In the human unconscious 

Forgotten by time

We end up in a great non-existence

In the darkness of infinity 

We only hear a voice there 

It’s too late for us 

Time has passed

Is it worth ending like this 

It depends a lot 

Only and exclusively from ourselves 

Author’s letter:

No one knows the day of their end, but it has a big impact on what kind of end each of us will have.

Author: Amb. Dr. Tomasz Laczek 

A Description of Babur’s Personality

Gulistan State University
Faculty of Philology
Student of Group 45-25
Botirova Gulsevar Muzaffar qizi
Email: botirovagulsevar2007@gmail.com

ORCID: 0009-0009-9308-6449

Abstract:This article highlights the heroic deeds of the protagonist Babur and his close relatives, such as Khanzada Begum and Khurramshah, as depicted in Pirimqul Qodirov’s novel “Starry Nights” (Yulduzli Tunlar). The work is dedicated to the life of the king and poet, Babur Mirza. It chronicles the period from his accession to the throne, through his military campaigns, until his death. His political career and acts of bravery are portrayed with historical authenticity.

​ Keywords: Timurid dynasty, historical novel, heroism, character, battle.

Аннотация: В данной статье рассматривается роман Пиримкула Кадырова “Звездные ночи” и образы героев, представленных в нем, таких как Бабур, Ханзаде бегим, Хуррамшах и другие близкие соратники героя. Освещаются каждое стихотворение и героические поступки поэта-шаха. Произведение посвящено жизни Бабура с момента его вступления на престол до самой смерти. Ярко описаны его политическая деятельность и личное мужество.

Ключевые слова: династия Тимуридов, исторический роман, героизм, образ, битва.

         Annotatsiya: Ushbu maqolada Pirimqul Qodirovning “Yulduzli tunlar” asaridagi bosh qahramon Bobur va uning yaqinlari Xonzoda begim, Xurramshoh kabi obrazlarning ko‘rsatgan qahramonliklari yoritib beriladi. Asar shoh va shoir Bobur hazratlari hayotiga bag‘ishlanadi. Unda taxtga o‘tirganidan tortib olib borgan yurishlaridan to o‘limigacha bo‘lgan davr yozib o‘tilgan. Yuritgan siyosati va qahramonliklari haqiqiy tarzda yoritilgan.

Kalit so‘zlar: Temuriylar sulolasi, tarixiy roman, qahramonlik,obraz,jang.

Introduction

Like other forms of art, fiction reflects life, including the psychological states, thoughts, and feelings of people. Life always consists of human livelihood, labor activity, struggles, emotions, and experiences. An image (obraz) is an aesthetic category that characterizes reality through methods unique to art, transforming and interpreting it creatively. Any event artistically recreated in a literary work is also considered an image.

In fiction, an artistic image refers to a depiction of a person created as an individual character while simultaneously possessing features of artistic generalization and emotional impact. The concept of an image has both broad and narrow meanings. In a broad sense, it represents a life scene infused with the author’s thoughts and feelings; in a narrow sense, it refers specifically to the portrayal of a human figure in a literary work.

The novel “Starry Nights” by Pirimqul Qodirov was written over a period of ten years and tells the life story of Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur. The work is based on “Baburnama.” It is a mature example of Uzbek novel-writing, portraying Babur as both a ruler and a poet, as well as a highly educated figure of his time.

“Starry Nights” is considered one of the finest works of modern Uzbek literature. In the 1980s, Qodirov wrote its logical continuation, “The Pass of Generations,” about Babur’s grandson Humayun. In 1982, the author was awarded the State Prize of the Uzbek SSR named after Hamza for this novel.

The novel has been translated into several languages, including Russian, Karakalpak, Kyrgyz, Kazakh, Urdu, Turkish, Hindi, Bengali, and English. It has been translated into English twice: first by scholars of the Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages under the title “Starry Nights: Babur,” and later in 2023 by Carol Jermakova with the support of the Islam Karimov Foundation under the title “Babur: Starry Nights.”

Reading this work allows the reader to travel through history and live alongside the characters. The emotional impact of the novel is so powerful that it captures the reader’s imagination, immersing them in that era and its political environment. The inner experiences of the characters are depicted so vividly that the reader shares in their joys, sorrows, and struggles.

Babur is recognized worldwide as a great historical figure. As the First President of Uzbekistan stated: “A nation that gave the world such great individuals as Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur will never be humiliated and will inevitably achieve prosperity.” Similarly, Jawaharlal Nehru emphasized Babur’s influence, stating that his arrival in India brought significant progress and revitalized art, architecture, and culture.

Many scholars have praised Babur:

• Edward Holden noted that Babur was more worthy of love than Caesar due to his noble character. 
• Qamar Rais emphasized that Babur’s greatness lies in the respect he earned in the hearts of the Indian people. 
• Jawaharlal Nehru highlighted Babur’s role in broadening the spiritual and cultural horizons of the people. 
• William Erskine stated that no ruler in Asia could match Babur in generosity, courage, talent, and love for science and art. 

These examples show that Babur did not destroy the lands he conquered nor oppress their people. Instead, he worked tirelessly for the prosperity and development of the country. He built educational institutions and promoted knowledge. Despite opposition and conspiracies, Babur won the loyalty of the people through wisdom and compromise. His successors, especially Akbar, continued these traditions. These aspects are further elaborated in Qodirov’s novel “The Pass of Generations.”

Discussion and Results

As Qodirov himself wrote, the life and work of Babur is an endless ocean, capable of inspiring countless literary works. “Starry Nights” is one such creation. The novel consists of two parts: the first focuses on Movarounnahr, while the second describes events in Afghanistan, Khorasan, and India, unified by Babur’s personality and thoughts.

Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur was born on February 14, 1483, in Andijan. He was a descendant of Amir Temur and the eldest son of Umar Shaykh Mirza. His mother, Qutlug Nigar Khanum, was an intelligent and supportive woman who assisted him in governance and military campaigns.

Babur ascended the throne at the age of 12 after his father’s death. His main goal was to restore the empire founded by Amir Temur. He repeatedly attempted to capture Samarkand but faced betrayal and setbacks.

The novel also portrays the lives of ordinary people, beginning with the love story of Tohir and Robiya. Political struggles forced Babur into constant battles. Figures like Ahmad Tanbal posed threats, while Khanzada Begum demonstrated remarkable courage, comparable to legendary heroines like Tomyris.

Historical conflicts, including Babur’s struggle with Shaybani Khan, are depicted in detail. Khanzada Begum’s marriage to Shaybani Khan under political pressure and her later life events are also described, based on historical sources such as “Baburnama” and “Tarikh-i Rashidi.”

Babur ultimately failed to restore his ancestral empire but succeeded in establishing a stable and prosperous state in India. His achievements have been widely admired, and scholars continue to study his legacy.

The novel also describes Babur’s final illness in detail, portraying symptoms such as weakness, insomnia, and physical decline, which reflect serious internal health issues.

Conclusion

At the end of the work, it is suggested that Babur did not die from poison but sacrificed himself by taking on his son Humayun’s illness. Unable to find a cure, physicians advised a great sacrifice, and Babur willingly gave his life.

The language of the novel is simple and accessible, making it understandable to all readers while leaving a deep emotional impact. It artistically reflects the political processes, social and economic conditions, and everyday life of the period.

Fictional elements, such as the relationship between Tohir and Robiya, enhance the artistic value of the work. Themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and family relationships evoke strong emotions in the reader.

In conclusion, “Starry Nights” and its continuation “The Pass of Generations” demonstrate Pirimqul Qodirov’s high literary skill and artistic mastery.

References

1. Qodirov, P. (2016). Starry nights. Sharq Publishing House.
2. Sultonov, O. (2002). Ilm sarchashmalari. Scientific-Methodological Journal of Urgench State University, (8).
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6. Конец формы

The Sacrifice

It was early autumn. The world was tinged with gold, and life had once again breathed into the school hallways. The first lesson was Physics. A new teacher, a man with curly hair dressed in a sharp black suit, limped into the classroom. He sat at his desk, his presence unfamiliar to the students. As he moved to the blackboard, they noticed something striking: he was not only lame but also missing his right arm. Using a prosthetic device to hold the chalk, he wrote the date. The students, however, remained indifferent, meeting his attempts at conversation with a cold, mocking silence.

Weeks passed, but the students’ cruelty did not waver. To them, the Physics lesson was merely an opportunity for mischief, and the teacher was nothing more than a target for ridicule, whispered about as “the cripple.” One day, pushed to his limit by a student named Akmal who was throwing paper planes, the teacher intervened. Akmal snapped back with arrogance:

— Give me back my plane! To us, you are nothing but “the cripple”!
The sting of the words cut deep, but before the conflict could escalate, the school principal entered. Sensing the gravity of the situation, he gently asked the teacher, Mr. Rahmatov, to step out for a moment. Turning to the silent class, the principal asked:
— Do you have any idea who this man is? Do you know why he limps?

He then revealed a harrowing truth. Mr. Rahmatov’s youth was forged in the bitter aftermath of the war. During a devastatingly cold winter, he had trekked into a frozen forest to gather firewood for his freezing mother. In that struggle against the elements, his limbs succumbed to severe frostbite. He saved his mother from the cold but paid for it with his own arm and leg.

A heavy silence fell over the room. Guilt washed over the students like a tide. When the teacher finally limped back into the classroom, the students didn’t mock him. Instead, they rushed toward him, embracing him with tears in their eyes and pleading for forgiveness.
— I forgave you long ago, — the teacher replied softly, his own eyes moistening.

From that day forward, everything changed. Physics became the most cherished subject, and Mr. Rahmatov became their most beloved mentor—a man honored not for his disability, but for the depth of his soul and the magnitude of his sacrifice.

Sarvinoz Bakhtiyorova (born in 2011) is considered one of the talented and creative young students of the Ogahiy Creative School. From an early age, she developed a love for literature and has been actively creating works in both prose and poetry. Her interest in poetry emerged early in her life, and her talent began to show during her school years. In particular, while studying in the 5th grade, her first poem titled “Navruz” was published in a collective anthology called “Yangiariq Gulshani,” marking an important step in her creative journey.

Currently, she is studying at the Ogahiy Creative School, where she continues to work on herself consistently, deeply learning the art and intricacies of literature and creative writing. Through her dedication and creative efforts, she is developing into a promising young talent who is expected to achieve even greater success in the future.

WATER THAT CONNECTS

Water does not ask

who you are

It flows

through all languages,

crossing borders

we have invented

In a single drop

the whole world fits,

a tear, a sea, a river,

and someone’s quiet hope

We carry it within us

as a memory of the beginning,

as proof

that we are made of the same breath

When a word becomes water,

it does not wound,

it unites.

It pours from heart to heart

and dissolves

what keeps us apart

So write —

let your poem be a river,

let it find its way

even where there is none

For water knows

what we forget:

that we are all

one ocean

Ankica Anchie Biskupović

Humanist, Poetessa, Author

The cry of the people

Civilization is burning in the fire of gunpowder, 

Black clouds in the sky

Flying in the air. 

In the conflict of power, 

Demonic joy, 

A demonic breath across the chest of the earth. 

When I open my eyes, I see only 

War and war, 

Languageless silence, 

Angry with protest. 

Blood of innocent people is flowing, 

Dying on the way and at the pier by poisonous gunpowder. 

Humanity is cruel

No life’s pulse, 

Today, 

People’s cry is heard across the world