Life
Little flowers of heaven
I surmised a letter for you
What ifs and what not?
The mountains sprang a rhythm
Of hullabaloo and orchids
A little girl of unnamed origin
Weaving a Garland of heaven
Of half agony and half joy.
Questions of life after death
I give my hands of hope
Bouquets of forgotten mystery
The river ran a mountain high
Nature’s mystery slowly unraveling
As if everything is a great shower of life.
Spits
1
Little girl from my school
Beating a teddy bear with a belt
The toys are bashfully silent
The sun is still shining through the window
Parents will come home from work soon
2
He says that sperm must be swallowed
His cum tastes as dirty as his armpits
He likes to call his dick big and shove it in my mouth
His wife probably doesn’t know that I’m blowing her husband
His dick is as dirty as his words
He likes to call gays fagots, it’s supposedly sexy
He can’t even imagine how much sperm his wife tried
I can’t even imagine how often a husband kisses his wife on the lips after adultery
Love is a raw chop seasoned with pepper
But like a madman I still believe that someone in this world truly knows how to love
3
Greenery does not ask the night whether it is worth growing
The baby wants to sleep in a green carpet of grass
But the baby falls asleep in the green glass of time
The future is spit and we are drowned
“Yusuf and Zulayho” in Durbek’s Interpretation
KDPI, Faculty of Social Sciences
Uzbek Language and Literature Department
1st-year student: Abduxalilova Sevara
abduxalilovasevara007@gmail.com
Abstract: This article presents an artistic analysis of Durbek’s work „Yusuf and Zulayha“. The work highlights the ideas of the harmony of divine and human love, patience, loyalty, and spiritual purity. Through the image of Yusuf, the author depicts the embodiment of beauty and perfection, and through the image of Zulaykha, the process of spiritual suffering and purification experienced on the path of love. The article analyzes the ideological and artistic characteristics of the work, the system of images, and its place in Eastern literature.
Keywords: Yusuf and Zulaykha, Durbek, love, patience, loyalty, divine love, artistic analysis, image, Eastern literature, spirituality.
The theme of “Yusuf and Zulayho” is very popular in classical literature and has been written by many poets. Among the most famous Uzbek and Turkic versions, Durbek created his work in the 14th–15th centuries, specifically in 1409. In Eastern classical literature, works that artistically express the ideas of love, patience, and spiritual purity hold a special place, and Yusuf and Zulayho is one of them. This work is significant not only because it is based on religious narratives, but also because it deeply explores human psychology, different aspects of love, and moral values. In particular, Durbek’s interpretation stands out for its artistic maturity, system of characters, and strong national spirit. The widespread popularity of the work is mainly due to its profound interpretation of love.
In Eastern literature, many legends and narratives have developed around this plot. The spread of the story was greatly influenced by the Torah and the Qur’an. These sacred texts contain various stories, chapters, and details related to Yusuf (Joseph). In Balkh, Durbek composed the epic “Yusuf and Zulayho.” However, until the 1920s, the poet’s name was not recognized in academic literature. After the manuscript of his epic was discovered, Durbek’s творчество attracted the attention of literary scholars, and excerpts from the work were published. In later years, debates emerged within the academic community suggesting that the author of “Yusuf and Zulayho” might not be Durbek, but possibly Ulughbek or Hamidiy Balkhiy. In some recently published school textbooks, the author is even listed as unknown. Nevertheless, well-known literary scholars such as Bertels, Hodi Zaripov, F. Shamsiev, Oybek, M. Shayxzoda, O. Sharofiddinov, V. Zohidov, I. Sulton, H. Yoqubov, F. Karimov, A. Qayumov, A. Hayitmetov, N. Mallaev, S. Haydarov and others affirm that Durbek is indeed the author of the epic.
The story of “Yusuf and Zulayho” is one of the most famous love and moral epics in Eastern literature. It is distinguished by its religious, spiritual, and artistic qualities. Yusuf is portrayed as a handsome, sincere, and pure-hearted individual. He is the son of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) and is described as wise and morally upright. Zulayho, on the other hand, is depicted as a wealthy and beautiful woman who falls in love with Yusuf at first sight. Overwhelmed by his beauty and character, she becomes deeply devoted to him. However, Yusuf preserves his faith and morality, resisting her temptations. Zulayho attempts to deceive him through cunning, but Yusuf escapes and maintains his purity. As the story progresses, Zulayho comes to understand true love, repentance, patience, and moral purity. The narrative teaches lessons of patience, ethical integrity, and genuine love.
The development of Zulayho’s love for Yusuf is interpreted in different ways. For example, in the prose work “Qissasi Rabguzi”, their meeting is described in two different versions. Rabguzi, having studied various narratives, does not strictly determine which version is authentic and therefore presents multiple interpretations. According to one version, Zulayho falls in love with Yusuf after meeting him by chance; in another, she falls in love after seeing him in a dream. Other versions emphasize Zulayho’s cunning as the cause of the conflict, while more dramatic interpretations introduce intermediary characters such as Nodir.
The love between Yusuf and Zulayho symbolizes divine love. Qul Ali, while describing Zulayho’s love for Yusuf, emphasizes that everything she hears or perceives echoes only the name “Yusuf.” He illustrates the ideal form of true love in the following lines:
After falling into hardship,
If she does not see Yusuf even for a moment,
She loses patience and hears no one’s words,
Whatever she says, she says only “Yusuf.”
If blood were taken from her body,
And a vein were cut by the surgeon,
Even if a drop of blood fell to the ground,
The earth itself would write “Yusuf.”
The study of the epic “Yusuf and Zulayho” holds an important place in literary history. The ancient roots of its plot, its connection to sacred texts, and its various interpretations in Eastern literature make it valuable not only as a literary work but also as a spiritual heritage. Writers from different periods—such as Rabguzi, Durbek, Jami, and others—have interpreted the story in their own ways, enriching its characters and details, and making it relevant and understandable for future generations. The main idea of the plot—patience, moral purity, and true love—continues to inspire readers even today. Therefore, “Yusuf and Zulayho” is not only a historical source but also a unique work that should be studied for understanding human values and literary thought.
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Sunrise
Tell me sun, did you see the night?
Tell me sun, did you see the dark?
Every day you rise, giving us light.
Your warmth makes us bright.
Your light blinds us,
Yet we can’t live without you.
Your light keeps us alive,
Yet we never truly appreciate you.
Oh, dear sun, forgive us one more-
We blind people forget you some time.
Oh, dear sun, forgive us once more-
We deaf people can’t hear your love.
-Charos Ismoilova
I am Charos Ismoilova daughter of Ruslan, and was born on January 1st, 2013, in Shafirkan district, Bukhara region. Currently, I am studying at Bukhara Presidential School, 7th grade.
Youth of Uzbekistan
With our flag in hand,
They stand on platforms.
Always being the first,
They stand at the front.
Leaders in every field,
The youth of Uzbekistan.
Among them there are even
Excellent young readers.
Whatever profession they have,
It does not matter at all.
If our goal is one,
There is no obstacle on our path.
Across Central Asia,
Their fame will spread.
The youth of Uzbekistan —
The great power of the nation.
I, Khamidova Shahzoda Kholbozor qizi, was born on December 8, 2004, in Yakkabog‘ district of Qashqadaryo region.
From 2012 to 2023, I studied at School No. 58 in Yakkabog‘ district. During my school years, due to my interest in my native language and literature, I began writing poems on various topics. In 2023, I graduated from school with a certificate of distinction, and since 2025, I have been studying as a first-year student at the Faculty of Philology and Foreign Languages of Turon University in Qarshi city. Currently, my first articles and poems have started to be published in the district newspaper. In particular, I became a winner in the “Poetry” category at the “Ijod yulduzi” competition organized for “Oltin qanot” volunteers. I also participated live as one of the educated and talented girls of Qashqadaryo in the “Fayzli kun” morning program on Qashqadaryo television and on “Oltin voha” TV and radio. My story titled “Saroblarga aldangan ko‘zlar” was published in the newspaper “Xalq manfaati” of Qashqadaryo.
Education
Education means
Learning about history and geography and culture
School is a place where you can meet your friends and discover so many things about life
One day fire fall down
Crushed to the class
Killing so many children
Innocence met death
So many souls go to heaven
We pray everyday
Children who will never see the colour of the rainbow
…..
Contact
I forgot what a kiss is The taste of an afternoon coffee.
So as the waves pulled from the land, I feel like a desert ship.
Contact I forgot what that word means, Shipwreck for months In books I look for a meaning to embrace me, to tell me everything will be fine ..
To go and leave those roses in my father’s memory, To light a candle to the Virgin Mary.
Contact, To be in your dream hug Let me see your eyes To smell your perfume I’m looking for that word in that old dictionary
BEHIND THE VEIL
I want to tell you
that even your magic veil
cannot hide your secret smile.
And despite its red color,
it cannot hide the radiance
of your glowing cheeks.
I feel your racing heartbeat
and sense your burning longing
behind the veil.
On the shores of your wishes,
I see the smile on my face
that joy left years ago.
Anwer Ghani
A poet and physician
Iraq