This story is about the adventures of a boy in his dream. Actually, I wanted to write about something else. Unfortunately, my heart was not drawn to them. So, I started. 3, 2, 1… We left.
There lived a boy who was 6-7 years old, beautiful, medium height, with long hair and a small heart full of love, who was not like anyone else in the world. His real name was Milash. Every day the boy saw his favorite reindeer, Nerri, in his dreams and played with him. But this time, Milash faced scary and cruel events in his dream. That’s what happened in the dream.
The sky was dark, the wind was blowing. It looked like bad things were going on. Everything is covered with white snow. It’s quiet like pouring water around. Something was not visible. At that moment I called Nerry. There was no sound. After a moment I saw its branches in the distance. My deer was running towards me. I started running out of joy when I saw him. I looked and saw that Nerry was being chased by robbers. Knowing this, my heart stopped for a breath. Then I made my legs faster than before. But I couldn’t make it. They took my joint away before I left. I couldn’t hold back my tears after this incident. Because he was my companion since childhood.
Then I caught myself and began to follow the tracks of the robbers. I have no choice. Missing him tormented me every moment. Then I walked without stopping until the tracks were gone. Finally, I saw that they had entered a cave for the night and were talking. Then I waited for them to sleep. They slept. I slowly walked over to open the door to my caged steam room. I opened it now. A man woke up. Then the rest woke up and attacked. In the end, I was full, I threw everything and ran away.
The afternoon ended well. I am happy about it.
Khomidjonova Odina is a student of the 8th grade of the creative school named after Erkin Vahidov
Literature has played a significant role throughout human history. It has been not only a powerful vehicle shaping culture and art but also capable of transforming the human spirit and society itself. Just as atomic energy possesses the power to alter the physical world, literature has the power to change the human heart, its emotions, and thoughts. In this article, we examine the strength and influence of literature from both scientific and literary perspectives.
Spiritual Power of Literature
Literature is a powerful means of deeply affecting the human heart. The eminent representative of Uzbek literature, Abdulla Qodiriy, said, “Literature is the mirror of life” Through literature, we explore the inner world of human beings, their experiences, and emotions through various heroes and events.
“Spring opened the flower of the heart,
It forgot sorrow, companion, the moon”.
These verses speak of the spring season resembling a new life filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. The spring season indeed awakens new feelings in the heart and helps forget sorrows. Such examples demonstrate how deeply literature can affect the human spirit.
Literature and Science
The connection between literature and science is profound. Literature plays a crucial role in popularizing and disseminating scientific achievements and breakthroughs to a wide audience. Scientific ideas and achievements often reach a broader audience through literature, making them easier to understand and accept. Scientific luminary Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Imagination is the foundation of literature.” This idea illustrates the deep connection between literature and science.
Literature’s Impact on Society
Literature contributes to the education of society, participating in its spiritual and cultural development. Uzbek writer Abdulla Qahhor emphasized the influence of literature on society, stating, “Through literature, we change society, we contribute to its progress”. The power of literature lies in shaping the moral aspect of society and showing the direction of its development.
Poetry’s Stronger Power than Atom
Poetry expresses human emotions in the most delicate and sincere manner. The works of great poets often have a strong impact on human spirituality. For example, Muhammad Yusuf’s verses deeply touch the heart:
“Forgetting yourself is fortune,
Forgetting my words in your heart is fortune”.
These lines depict the place of love in human life and how it affects the heart. Completely forgetting love is described as fortune, illustrating how deeply poetry affects the human spirit.
Knowledge and Literature
To better understand the relationship between literature and science, we can compare it to atomic energy and its impact. Atomic energy possesses strong physical power through nuclear reactions, producing large amounts of energy. Similarly, literature affects the human spirit and shapes its thinking style and moral values. The power of literature is stronger than atomic energy because it has the ability to change the inner world of humans.
Conclusion
Literature is a spiritual and moral power stronger than atomic energy. It changes the human heart, educates society, and brings scientific achievements to a wider audience. Literature reveals the inner world of humans, clarifies the essence of life, and facilitates better understanding. Scholars and writers perceive this power and continue to serve society through literature.
Safarova Charos was born on September 23, 2008, in Shahrisabz district, Qashqadaryo region. Despite her young age, she stands out among her peers. Charos is passionate about literature and art and has achieved numerous prestigious awards to date. In 2023, she won a medal and certificate in an art competition held in the Republic of Kazakhstan. In November 2023, her poetry and story collection titled “Atirgul” (“The Rose”) was published in the field of literature. Additionally, her poems were featured in the 2024 poetry and story collection titled “Sparks of Hope.”
How do I start my story? I thought about this a lot. I thought about writing about what I do and dream now. My name is Gulzoda. I am 11 years old. I passed the 5th grade. We finished school with excellent grades. And we went on holiday. Look! The time passes quickly. Soon we will go to the school again. My dear, I want to write you about what I did on vacation. Despite my young age, I am interested in books and handicrafts. I attended English and technology clubs during the holidays. I learned to make a lot of things from the technology club. I learned to make different flowers and different handkerchiefs.
Together with my teacher, we bought them. And I bought educational tools with my own money. My teacher told me that if you became a skilled person, you would never be hungry and humiliated. I heard these words every day. So, I used to say them together with my teacher. I went to the English language course and learned a lot of English there. I have many dreams, and one is to become a translator in the future. As a translator, I want to tell visitors about my country.
I have a lot of dreams. If a person dreams of something, he must try to achieve it. It is necessary to increase the scope of knowledge by reading more books. It is necessary to graduate from school with excellent grades and study in universities with excellent grades. Currently, I am reading books to participate in the contest of young readers in the republic. Of course, I will participate and will try very hard for it. Come, my dear peers, let’s improve our knowledge by reading books together and we will surely win the competition. Here, I told you about my dreams. Now I will study well to make these dreams come true.
My full name is Sharipova Gulhayo Nasimovna. I was born on the 17th of January in 1990. I am from Bukhara region in Uzbekistan. I live in the Kagan district in Bukhara. My father: Sharipov Nasim, my mother: Numanova Laylo. There are four children in my family. My brother: Sharipov Sunnatillo, my sister: Sharipova Nozigul, my little brother: Sharipov Khamro. I graduated from school in 2006 and in 2009 I graduated from Bukhara Pedagogical College. I have been working as a teacher in 3rd State Preschool Education Organization for seven years. I am a 3rd year student in Bukhara Institute of Psychology and Foreign Languages. I am interested in English and Turkish. Now I am studying for IELTS in English. I intend to study Magister’s degree abroad.
Dapplings
A ravenous morning full of braided sparkles
The dream daisy going on
I fell upon a two pence question
The Starlight hazardous as the
Morning song speaks on
The rainbow misty dewy dapplings
The saplings of ever fallen clamour
Till I tasted the floras of beaded darkness
The night queen grows on
A lady on a blanched white fence
For full of musked roses the Garland were
As they danced upon the nectar of the
Dreaming peonies.
Synchronized Chaos Magazine expresses our sorrow for the lives and property lost in the Los Angeles wildfires. We invite people to visit here to learn about how to send cards of encouragement to fire crews and to donate books to replace school library collections that have burned.
In March we will have a presence at the Association of Writing Programs conference in L.A. which will include an offsite reading at Chevalier’s Books on Friday, March 28th at 6pm. All are welcome to attend!
Contributor Eva Petropoulou Lianou shares the Caesurae Collective Society’s call for submissions of poetry about consciousness.
The anthology seeks to weave a fabric of poetic expressions that resonate with the theme of consciousness—exploring the mind, the self, and the infinite cosmos—weaving together poetic voices that reflect on what it means to be aware, alive, and interconnected. Submissions due February 10th, 2025,information here.
Also, World Wide Writer Web invites submissions of short stories for their annual contest. Information here.
Finally, contributor Chimezie Ihekuna seeks a publisherfor his children’s story collection Family Time. Family Time! Is a series that is aimed at educating, entertaining and inspiring children between the ages of two and seven years of age. It is intended to engage parents, teachers and children with stories that bring a healthy learning relationship among them.
This issue explores how we see and interpret our world through pieces that draw our attention to various focal points and take a closeup or wider angle view.
Some people zoom in on a particular place or image, using that as a meditation to begin deeper thoughts.
Sayani Mukherjee evokes an island’s lost grandeur through describing historical ruins while acknowledging the destination’s current reality. Student group 2123, from Uzbekistan, contributes a group reflection on their trip to Samarkand.
Dario creates a musical combination inspired by the complex culture of New Orleans. Kylian Cubilla Gomez’ photography focuses in on bits of play and whimsy in toys and in daily life.
Precious Moses draws on the West African iroko tree as a symbol of maturity and strength in hard times. Rahmat A. Muhammad expresses hope through the birth of a young sister in a world touched by darkness and pain.
Mashhura Usmonova expresses gratitude for her teacher and for education, which has allowed her to write as a container for her emotions.
Dr. Jernail Singh offers thoughts on poetry: how he appreciates cohesion and meaning as well as pretty language. Noah Berlatsky gives a dramatic take on the excision needed for the creative process. Daniel De Culla offers up a satirical and humorous take on writing generated through artificial intelligence as Texas Fontanella blasts the firehose of words and letters in our general direction. Jerome Berglund and Shane Coppage’s collaborative haiku include humor and clever twists of phrase.
Jacques Fleury poetizes about how knowing vital history can protect you from being erased by others’ fear or hatred.
Maria Miraglia, as interviewed by Eva Petropolou Lianou, speaks to the importance of literacy and education in world peacemaking efforts.
Loki Nounou calls out a culture of sexism in which violating women’s rights and their bodies becomes normalized. Narzulloyeva Munisa Bakhromovna highlights the critical need to stamp out global corruption.
Mahbub Alam laments the killing in Gaza and hopes that everyone who dies makes it into a better place. Graciela Noemi Villaverde also mourns the destruction in Gaza, personifying the land and culture into a living being to highlight its pain and beauty. Lidia Popa speaks directly to the heart and conscience of the world in her call for peace in Gaza. Maja Milojkovic revels in the beauty of peace, for Gaza and everywhere. Wazed Abdullah honors the quiet and dignified resilience of Gazans as Don Bormon affirms that the place will recover and heal.
Laurette Tanner charts and maps her journeys, hoping this wisdom will carry over into developing ways to lessen the suffering of the homeless.
Shoxijahon Urunov inspires us to protect the tenderness of our hearts. Nilufar Anvarova’s piece encourages us to follow our hearts and show kindness to each other. Eva Petropolou Lianou expresses her human vulnerability and desire for understanding and healing. Mesfakus Salahin’s poem speaks to love but also to mystery: how complex we all are and whether we can truly know another.
Stephen Jarrell Williams crafts haiku vignettes on the search for bits of hope and connection in a large modern cityscape.
Mashhura Usmonova expresses gratitude for her teacher and for education, which has allowed her writing as a container for her emotions. Raxmonova Durdona offers up a tender tribute for a caring and deceased uncle.
Maria Teresa Liuzzo’s poetry illuminates deep feeling: passionate love and the inevitability of human suffering. Mykyta Ryzhykh digs deep for meaning in a world littered with death as Orzigul Sherova urges readers to make the best use of their limited time. Lilian Dipasupil Kunimasa also encourages making the most of life, holding onto faith and hope in a confusing world.
Scott C. Holstad explores themes of disillusionment, introspection, and the search for love and meaning in life. Tagrid Bou Merhi’s elegant words wander through a quest for identity and meaning in a seemingly empty world. In a semicomic short story, Bill Tope fears losing memory and mental capacity. J.J. Campbell writes of numbness, aging, and loss. He connects with others, but even these interactions are tinged with sadness, longing, and thoughts of mortality.
Audrija Paul tells the story of a heart broken when a person reads more into a relationship than is there. Taylor Dibbert describes a relationship that ended as impulsively as it began. Z.I. Mahmud explores generational family dysfunction in his essay on Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts.
Chris Butler’s short poems probe themes of identity and love and our relationships to nature and technology.
Alex S. Johnson proffers a mythic tale where a hero foils the unholy plots of power-hungry gods and wild natural forces.
Rustamova Muqaddas relates twists of fate on a hiking trip, the uneasy balance of humans and wild nature.
Joseph Ogbonna writes of the majestic richness of the Himalayas as Gadoyboyeva Gulsanam describes the power and transience of a rainstorm. Ilhomova Mohichehra conveys the joy of children playing outside on a snowy day. John Brantingham’s short story shows a couple re-evaluating how much they have in common while watching muskrats go about their business.
Mark Young’s surreal poetry touches on climate change, politics, nature, and job hunting, as Su Yun’s work explores time, nature, identity, and memory.
Duane Vorhees’ work addresses life, death, and the physical and sensual aspects of our existence with wit and humor. Marjona Jo’rayeva Baxtiyorovna offers blessings for weddings as Nate Mancuso’s tough and ironic gangster tale takes place in the world of calm seniors and pickleball. Alan Catlin presents sets of poems in three parts, each looking at aspects of aging, nature, and art.
Tom McDade braids vignettes and images from life together with artworks from different eras. Peter Cherches’ vignettes present character sketches of people on journeys, literal or emotional.
Reading this issue is a journey of its own, and we invite you to savor these contributions.
