Poetry from Dr. Ahmad Al-Qaisi

Older bald man with reading glasses, a white trimmed beard, a blue shirt and a grey coat and a red and black tie.

My Morning Conversation..!

Oh morning, my friend…

Good morning to you, and to all the beautiful things around us.

To you who returned after a long, dark night,

Good morning, my morning,

To the places where we laughed so much,

To every spot we visited,

To every café and every coffee cup,

And to every heart that carries purity in its soul — just like you, my friend.

Reach out your hand to mine —

One hand cannot clap alone,

But it invites you to enjoy a cup of coffee from my hand.

Let’s share stories and memories we once lived together

As we sip the warmth of morning coffee.

For in coffee, beauty shines just as you do.

My friend,

Good morning to you,

You and coffee remain my dearest companions.

You are the essence of nature and its comforter —

Without you, nature would not be as we desire.

And coffee — the icon of morning and the queen of warmth —

Lifts us from the ecstasy of dreams and thoughts

Into a world where we discover something new with your arrival.

You gather us,

And collect what scattered from us in the vastness of space.

My beautiful friend,

You steal your light from the sun,

You are the hope that erases the heart’s pain and burdens.

Let your morning breeze speak of the beauty of your soul,

So our morning may be filled with goodness and hope.

You are the garden of love that grants happiness and safety.

In you, souls are renewed with every creation.

Do you know your worth to me and to humanity?

You, the light-hearted visitor —

You are that morning, unchanged!

Yet every day,

You come to us with a new face,

Radiant, smiling, and more beautiful and elegant than before.

Because you are the morning,

You are the one from whom people draw their beauty.

Every day I greet you —

May God bless your morning with joy.

Know that I am with you, wherever you are.

Every day I thank God,

And I remember Him more,

So I may find happiness,

And so may you —

That your soul may find peace.

Good morning, my friend.

You are the rose and its fragrance.

These are soft and tender words I greet you with —

For they are lovely and kind.

Every night before I sleep, and at dawn,

I ask my Lord:

Will the morning visit me today?

Will a cup of coffee bring us together once more?

I send my peace and greetings to it with the scent of roses.

In the morning,

I search for my things,

My wishes,

And for someone beautiful like you,

Oh my morning… my friend.

Do you know, you who brighten the face of the day?

I am a person who seeks peace of mind and respect

With someone who values life, love, and kind connection.

Because, honestly,

I am just like you — light-spirited,

Careful, precise, clean, elegant, and organized.

I dislike chaos.

I’m looking for a woman who is beautiful, gentle, generous,

Someone with presence and personality —

A woman with pride, nobility, and radiance.

I wish to build this relationship

On mutual respect and trust between us, in love.

Would you accept me as a friend and a beloved?

That is who I am,

My beautiful friend…

Oh morning.

Essay from Yunusova Khodisa

Andijan State Institute of Foreign Languages
Foreign Language and Literature German Language Direction
Student of group 402 Yunusova Khodisa
Scientific advisor Isamutdinova Durdona

Annotation: This article explores the concept of clarity in teachers’ speech and its importance in the educational process. It analyzes the lexical, grammatical, and stylistic aspects of clarity and substantiates how clear speech enhances the effectiveness of teaching. The article also provides methods for achieving clarity in teacher speech along with practical recommendations.


Annotation: V dannoy state rassmatrivaetsya ponyatie yasnosti rechi uchitelya, eyo role i znachenie v obrazovatelnom protesse. Proanalizirovany lexicheskie, grammaticheskie and stylisticskie aspekti yasnosti, obosnovana effektivnost prepodavaniya posredstvom chyotkoy rechi. Takje privedeny sposoby obespecheniya yasnosti rechi uchitelya i prakticheskie rekomendatsii.


Key words: speech culture, teacher’s speech, accuracy, educational process, lexical accuracy, grammatical accuracy, methodological accuracy, lesson effectiveness

Speech technique and oratory culture. Speech technique refers to the means used to convey speech to the listener or student. The teacher’s voice, pronunciation, diction, and in general, live speech always serve as a kind of standard, a model for students, especially students in younger grades. Any defect in the teacher’s live speech, whether large or small, does not remain unnoticed by the student, it immediately attracts his attention. If such a defect is regularly observed in the teacher’s speech, then the student, although unfairly offended by the teacher, may go so far as to mock him in absentia and ridicule him on the basis of this defect.

For example, when students talk about such a teacher among themselves, they remember him with this defective voice, pronunciation or diction, which is certainly not a positive situation for the overall educational process. A teacher who is devoted to his profession must always take care of the phonetic correctness of his speech in order to create and maintain the image of a flawless and valuable teacher in the eyes of his students. True, it is impossible to completely get rid of such aspects of the voice that make it unpleasant, such as innate hoarseness and squeakiness.

However, the defects that arise due to insufficient knowledge of speech technique can be eliminated as much as possible by awareness of phonetic knowledge, voice training (in Russian, “postanovka golosa”), accurate pronunciation, and various exercises on correct breathing during speech. Historians have written that the famous ancient Greek orator Demosthenes initially had a low voice, poor pronunciation, and shortness of breath, which prevented him from delivering a beautiful and impressive speech.

As the scientist S. Inomkhodjaev, who has studied this area in depth, noted, later Demosthenes very seriously began to master the basics of speech technique. Speech is a thought that has become reality using the means of expression available in the language and is manifested in two forms: 1) internal speech; 2) external speech. Internal speech is the thought, reasoning, and reflection of a person without opening his mouth, formed in the teacher’s mind, consisting of elements of language that have not yet been realized.

Speech that occurs as real sounds through the influence and movement of the teacher’s thoughts and ideas on the speech organs through language is external speech, which is a social phenomenon. The teacher’s speech activity consists of: speaking, reading, and listening. A speech event can be in the form of a monologue, dialogue, polylogue, declamation, and also in the form of a separate text and book. Speech is referred to the speaker in a specially prescribed manner by its volume.


Based on the analysis of pedagogical and psychological literature, the following characteristics of speech can be distinguished: 1. Functions: communication, influencing the individual, a means of education and upbringing. 2. Forms: external speech (oral): monologue, dialogue, polylogue; writing: report, abstract, annotation, etc.; internal point of view. 3. Speech technique: professional quality of the teacher’s voice: timbre, intonation, diction, tempo (120 words per minute). 4. Types of speech activity: reading, writing, speaking.

Poetry from Lidia Chiarelli

Middle aged European woman with light brown hair, a long necklace, and a gray sweater standing in front of a red and blue painting of water and a beach. She's holding an award.

WHERE DREAMS DWELL

So tremulously like a dream …

(“Clown in the moon” – Dylan Thomas)

In a separate world

dreams are alive.

Constellations of lights and

interstellar sounds attend their birth.

They creep into our minds

through a meandering trail

when the night is darkest.

Like dancing shadows

tremulous they enter

they play, mutate, dominate

are lost in dissociated sequences.

They plunge into the unfathomable

depths of memory

to emerge again.

And when the first blades of light

pierce the sky

they vanish … crumpled, shattered 

toward invisible horizons

in echoing silence

Lidia Chiarelli, Italy

Broken Images

A heap of broken images, where the sun beats,
And the dead tree gives no shelter…

(T.S. Eliot: The Waste Land)

Among  ears of wheat now dry

there are no red poppies in the fields

of this long hot summer.

The sun rises and sets

on a land of dust

on an endless desert.

And that dazzling light seems to burn

blurred memories and vain hopes.

Waiting for the evening shadows and

for a cool breeze that will not come

we can almost feel  how  time

shuffles and rushes

our fears towards the final collapse.

In front of us only a heap of broken images:

maybe that’s the last call to save the earth.

Lidia Chiarelli, Italy

Lidia Chiarelli (Italy) is one of the Charter Members of Immagine & Poesia, the art-literary
Movement founded in Italy in 2007 with Aeronwy Thomas.
Installation artist and collagist. Coordinator of #DylanDay in Italy.
Award-winning poet since 2011.
Her writing has been published in more than 150 International Poetry magazines and web-sites.
https://lidiachiarelli.jimdofree.com/
https://lidiachiarelliart.jimdofree.com/

Poetry from Lilian Dipasupil Kunimasa

Light skinned Filipina woman with reddish hair, a green and yellow necklace, and a floral pink and yellow and green blouse.
Lilian Dipasupil Kunimasa

Rainbow

Yes, I am for Unity

Yes, I am for Equality

I am also for Diversity

Not for Singularity

Nor for Monotony

For beauty lies in Autonomy

How would a rainbow look like,

When all it have is but

One color, One shade?

No boundaries, where colors can separate but blend,

Blend into different shades and hues

Even a black and white photograph

Has its different shades and hue

Yet our minds are set

Between one not even two.

For two will make us choose, be IN or OUT

And OUT will always be wrong

Because IN is always right.

And Tolerance does not mean Respect

Just waiting to prove the other Weak.

We see only what we want to see

We understand what we only want

We believe only what is beneficial

Others are blind or lying false.

How I envy the unschooled beasts

They have territories, yet respect boundaries

They do not attack, unless hungry

Knowing not of greed, nor hatred

How I envy the rainbow in the sky

Brightly shining after after cold dark storm

No color, but the sun makes it beautiful

Neither clashing, nor overlapping.

Nature is harsh but it has its rule

Diversity so to balance its growth

Yet we are smarter than Nature

We control, change and destroy

Rules made by Nature, we can overcome

Because we are smarter than Nature.

And rainbows are just part of foolish nature.

Vengeance

Once I donned the perfume of the innocent

Thinking it will shield me from evil’s intent

Yet when you recognized the purity scent

You came and tore down my peaceful tent

Your claw hands my virginal gown did rent

My mind to your devious wishes force bent

My soul to hell’s sulphuric kingdom sent

And my sanity to Limbo’s voidness went

I came back and wore the musk of the beast

My turn to bring havoc to the west and east

I watched as the hyenas and buzzards feast

For the past I know I should not care the least

But why instead of success I feel pains of defeat

Why do I feel numb from head down to my feet

Why have my heart and pulse end their beat

Ashes poured on my head and in the mud I seat

I am the victim but where is the sense of justice

I had my vengeance but where is my peace

All debts been collected yet trouble won’t cease

Tell me God Above, what did my spirit miss?

Lilian Dipasupil Kunimasa was born January 14, 1965, in Manila Philippines. She has worked as a retired Language Instructor, interpreter, caregiver, secretary, product promotion employee, and private therapeutic masseur. Her works have been published as poems and short story anthologies in several language translations for e-magazines, monthly magazines, and books; poems for cause anthologies in a Zimbabwean newspaper; a feature article in a Philippine newspaper; and had her works posted on different poetry web and blog sites. She has been writing poems since childhood but started on Facebook only in 2014. For her, Poetry is life and life is poetry.

Lilian Kunimasa considers herself a student/teacher with the duty to learn, inspire, guide, and motivate others to contribute to changing what is seen as normal into a better world than when she steps into it. She has always considered life as an endless journey, searching for new goals, and challenges and how she can in small ways make a difference in every path she takes. She sees humanity as one family where each one must support the other and considers poets as a voice for Truth in pursuit of Equality and proper Stewardship of nature despite the hindrances of distorted information and traditions.

Synchronized Chaos’ First May Issue: Paradoxical Understandings

First, some announcements before our first May issue, Paradoxical Understandings.

Pink, blue, white and purple circle with circular designs around the edges.
Photo of a “paradox frame” c/o Piotr Siedlecki

Poetry submissions to North of Oxford’s Streur Anthology are now open!

North of Oxford would like to pay tribute to the late Russell Streur, poet and publisher of The Camel Saloon and The Plum Tree Tavern with an online anthology dedicated to Nature. Send us your poems of Nature, of floral and fauna, of forests and trees, of rivers, creeks and streams. Of farms, of urban nature, of parks and sanctuaries, of oceans and bays, of islands, of all things, Nature.

Send one to three poems for consideration of publication to North of Oxford at sahmsguarnieriandreutter@gmail.com  Subject line of submission: Streur Anthology. Submissions will be accepted until 5/31/25. Only submissions attached as word doc will be reviewed. Please include a 100-word bio within the word doc.

https://northofoxford.wordpress.com/2025/04/13/streur-nature-anthology-submissions/

Announcement from Jacques Fleury:
 “You Are Enough: The Journey to Accepting Your Authentic Self”  is being featured on the Boston Public Library website for Haitian American Heritage Month in May!

Silhouetted figure leaping off into the unknown with hand and leg raised. Bushes and tree in the foreground, mountains ahead. Book is green and yellow with black text and title.
Jacques Fleury’s book You Are Enough: The Journey Towards Understanding Your Authentic Self

Eva Petropoulou Lianou shares a short film inspired by NASA’s inclusion of her poetry in a capsule launched to the moon.

Synopsis
On 26th February 2025 NASA launched a capsule with poems to the moon, one of them was the anti-war poem “Happy Birthday”. Written by Eva Lianou Petropoulou, Directed & Animated by Zina Papadopoulou, Music & Sound by Grigoris Grigoropoulos

Lunar codex, Athena, Minerva Excelsior, The Vagabond Anthology, edited by Mark Lipman, dedicated to the Palestinian poet Ahmed Miqdad

Also, our contributor Brian Barbeito’s new book has just come out, When I Hear the Night. This is a prose poem and landscape photography book. Included with the words and pictures are two literary and dynamic introductory essays, one by poet and editor Jude Goodwin, and another by the writer and editor Mary Buchanan Sellers, figures current and thus well-informed in the field. There are also author notes and question-and-answer sections. The writings can be said to have interesting elements of memoir, essay, belle-lettres, poetry, and short story forms. Their content often includes the mystic and inner vision of the author coupled with the outside world of nature walking and travel.

Brian Barbeito's book When I Hear the Night. White text in various fonts, orange at the top, a bonfire outdoors with flames and colored lights at night on the bottom. Blue stripe at the bottom.

When I Hear the Night can be ordered here.

Now, for May 2025’s first issue: Paradoxical Understandings. In this issue, we explore various perspectives and vantage points, how multiple things can be true at once in our complex universe.

Painting of an older Black man with a beard resting his head on his fist. He's got on a jacket and a red cardinal is on his shoulder.
Image c/o Jacques Fleury

To begin, poet Yang Yujun interviews Sudhakar Gaidhani about the inspirations behind his epic poetic work Devdoot the Angel, which promotes wisdom and unity among the world’s diverse groups of people and philosophies.

On a more personal level, Peter Cherches writes of understandings and misunderstandings, how much we can come to know or forget about those closest to us. Aziza Xazanova urges human understanding through avoiding assumptions and listening with empathy. Daniel De Culla relates a story where a person in trouble simply seeks a listening ear, not rescue.

One way people can understand each other better is by learning each other’s languages. Several contributors discuss pedagogical methods for language teaching.

Malika Abdusamadovna writes about translation techniques, the importance of clarity in a teacher’s speech, principles of word division in various European languages, and ways to teach speech activity. Gafurova Mahbuba discusses complex sentence structure, digital game metrics as teaching tools, and practical and theoretical approaches to translation. Oblaqulova Gulshoda examines and compares the implied meanings of Uzbek and Japanese idioms.

Scrabble tiles, blue text on white tile. The R, worth one point, is jostled out of place in the middle.
Image c/o Anna Langova

Abdullajonova Rayhona outlines methods of translation practice, how to teach speech activities, principles for the categorization of words, and how to teach language through movement and stories. Olimova Shahina discusses how to improve English learners’ skill in speaking. Matqurbonova Ro’zaxon explores different methods of improving spoken word fluency in language learners. Husanboyeva Nargiza highlights the potential of new digital technologies in education.

Other contributors reinterpret language in concrete and abstract ways. Jerome Berglund renders different poetic forms into concrete images. Noah Berlatsky contributes a humorous poem about procrastination that uses repetition as a literary device. Christina Chin and Uchechukwu Onyedikam craft joint tan-renga poems, finishing each other’s pieces with images of music, nature, rest, and memories. Rus Khomutoff’s concrete poetry takes us on a journey of surrealism, music, and romance.

Like Khomutoff, other writers travel deep into their own psyches. Brian Barbeito reflects on his thought process and creative journeys, considering how he both opens his mind to emptiness and enlightenment and, like a skilled hockey player, remembers the basics of his craft. On another note, Nigar Nurulla Khalilova evokes writers’ block and an intense, foul mood as harsh as the Arab Simoom wind.

Mesfakus Salahin ponders the fragility of human identity and self-concept. Mark Young’s poetry explores creative processes, relationships, and the search for meaning. Texas Fontanella’s music digs deep for a dose of duende. Tagrid Bou Merhi draws on train travel as a metaphor for introspection and longing for one’s past or future. Stephen Jarrell Williams crafts a series of verses describing a person’s inner struggle and renewal. Ari Nystrom-Rice explores identity, wondering who he truly is underneath the surface. Mexribon Shodiyeva’s poetry celebrates the fragile butterfly and the beauty of being yourself. Shamsiya Khudoynazarova Turumovna relates having had the courage to free herself from an unhealthy situation and walk her own path.

Light skinned man in a black suit and collared white shirt holds a photo of a woman with dark hair in front of his face.
Image c/o Gerd Altmann

Paul Cordeiro speaks to the aftermath of significant relationships and events and to how our feelings can reshape our memories. On a less serious level, Mark Blickley develops a farcical story of unemployment fraud inspired by a photo of a man with a sheep skull, where a character invests deeply into reinventing himself.

On a more cosmic level, Jack Mellender’s work looks at space, time, and humanity’s place in the universe. Ummnusalma Nasir Mukhtar relates a fanciful and expansive dream where she traveled to the moon and stars and gathered her strength. Jacques Fleury’s photography encourages us to view life from different vantage points, exploring concepts as varied as travel, physical attraction, thought, and justice.

Duane Vorhees reflects on ancient archetypes and how we tell stories about ourselves. Sayani Mukherjee reflects on the constant turbulence of human and natural history. Dr. Jernail S. Anand probes some basic paradoxes of modern human life.

Rezauddin Stalin reflects on the beauty and the price of freedom as Blue Chynoweth reflects on the blessing and curse of being able to contemplate one’s place in the universe rather than living by instinct.

Mahbub Alam wonders whether love or self-destruction will win the day. As a person of faith grappling with these issues, Chimezie Ihekuna addresses life’s seemingly intractable struggles, suffering, and human evil, and also God’s implacable goodness in a paradoxical couplet of poems. Lilian Dipasupil’s paired poems take a similar approach, warning of child kidnapping while honoring the love and sacrifice of Jesus.

Black shadow of a wizard holding a staff up to a bunch of stars in a dark environment with blue and red smoke.
Image c/o Ian Pampagna

As writers, one of the ways we can respond to evil is to bear witness and document it as a warning. This is one of the roles of journalism. Davronova Asilabonu affirms the value of journalism and speculates on the field’s future.

More traditionally literary writing can bear witness as well. Yucheng Tao provides a sobering reminder of the historical massacres of the indigenous people of the American West by European settlers and of many Cambodians later in history by the Khmer Rouge. Z.I. Mahmud explores how Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles brought realism into detective fiction, illustrating the monstrosity of human greed and vengeance. Rahmat Muhammad laments how people where she lives in northern Nigeria no longer honor elders and ancestors as much as they should.

Yet, history has not all been bleak, and people have developed some magnificent works. Christopher Bernard reviews the energizing performance of Grupo Corpo at Berkeley’s Cal Performances, highlighting how the dances reflect various aspects of Brazilian culture. Federico Wardal outlines the accomplishments of celebrated actor Massimo Sangalli. Jeffrey Levert delves into history and philosophy as he wanders the back pathways of a remote Greek island. Graciela Noemi Villaverde poetizes on the beauty of old books and the sorrow of losing or forgetting the words inside.

Shuhratbekova Gulzoda describes the historical contributions of the humanist Jadid leaders of Uzbekistan to art, literature, science, and culture. Dilobar Maxmarejabova expresses her pride in her Uzbek heritage and her hometown of Qashqadaryo. Hashimjonova Durdana affirms her pride in her Uzbek heritage and culture. Nozima Gofurova outlines the many achievements of today’s Uzbek youth.

Artsy image of older books stacked up with a mug, spoon, and saucer on top with steam and some blackbirds flying above. Pieces of paper with text fly above and a red robin perches above a book.
Image c/o George Hodan

Bhagirath Choudhary points to the role of literature in terms of helping people and societies evolve to become more humane. Dr. Jernail S. Anand illuminates the power of art and literature to touch people’s hearts and souls and inspire wiser and more compassionate behavior.

Alexander Klujev highlights connections between Russian music and Russian philosophy and how both honor the triumph of life over death.

Various contributions celebrate different aspects of life. Shahnoza Ochildiyeva enjoys a picnic with her classmates on a sunny spring day. Su Yun evokes the struggle and beauty of flowers growing in an urban environment. Isabel Gomez de Diego photographs childhood exuberance in a neighborhood where humans coexist with nature, trees and bike paths near city apartments. Eva Petropoulou Lianou crafts a story around the evocatively named “Hero’s Path,” a hiking trail near a European monastery. She finds simple joy in nature and travel. Manik Chakraborty takes poetic inspiration from misty mountains as Taro Hokkyo honors his muse and the land on which he writes.

Marjona Jorayeva Baxtiyorovna expresses her respect for women and the feminine, which she links to nurturing and compassion. Gulsanam Qurbonova celebrates the tender nurturing of a mother’s love. Vo Thi Nhu Mai reflects on the warmth and tenderness of her childhood in Vietnam and how that inspired her creativity. Kylian Cubilla Gomez’ photography captures vintage childhood images: Snoopy, old Easter themed toys, a colorful frog, even possibly Dad’s aftershave. David Sapp enters the mind of a three-year-old, excited about cereal and dogs. Marjona Jo’rayeva relates her enthusiasm for a fresh term at school.

Smiling brown skinned child in a blue tee shirt holding out his arms. Trees with green, yellow, red, orange and bluegreen trees in the background.
Image c/o Gerd Altmann

Kristy Raines expresses the simple yet profound joy of two souls finding true love and choosing each other. Eid Saleh writes in English and Arabic of the meeting of souls in a similar way, and refers both to romance and to close friendship. Qaraboyeva Zilola expresses the tender urgency, trepidation, and obsession of young love. Marley Manalo-Ladicho ignites a fiery love feast in his poetry.

However, as Taylor Dibbert points out in his brief poem, romances, and other sources of happiness, aren’t guaranteed to last.

Tuliyeva Sarvinoz’ elegant poetry laments lost love as Mirta Liliana Ramirez honors the memory of a beloved, asserting that she’s not yet ready to move forward. Eva Petropoulou Lianou touches on the tenderness of human hearts and how many of us carry emotional trauma. J.J. Campbell’s poems describe a soul’s slow descent into misery and cynicism. Luis Cuauhtemoc Berriozabal speaks to social and psychological entrapment, stuck with folks tired of his old stories. Linda S. Gunther’s short story “Bake Me a Banyan Tree” explores what we owe our loved ones and how far we would go for them.

Eric Barr’s poetry reflects the realities of navigating life after a stroke. Manik Chakraborty laments destruction caused by a fire as Mykyta Ryzhykh reimagines the Three Little Pigs into a futuristic dystopia in light of environmental destruction. Don Bormon evokes extreme desert heat and the specter of climate change.

Watercolor of lavender in a decorative vase next to a purple towel and lavender scented water in a glass bottle with a stopper.
Image c/o Sulvia

Alex S. Johnson takes us on a mythical journey to transmute sorrow in a poem translated into Greek by Cassandra Alogoskoufi.

Sometimes what one needs to overcome suffering isn’t as complex as alchemy, but can just be time at home curled up with one’s cat. Nicholas Gunther’s poem describes a weary soul’s desire to return home after a long journey. Bill Tope’s short story explores how a senior cat helped bring an older woman out of depression after society made both feel useless.

We hope that Synchronized Chaos can inspire creativity, bear witness to the joys and pains of the world, and transform sorrow and stagnation. Please enjoy this issue!

Essay from Davronova Asilabonu (Published May 1 for International Press Freedom Day)

Young Central Asian woman holding a book and standing on a lawn near trees and large buildings. She's got a brown buttoned coat and white top.

The Role and Future of Journalism in the Digital Age

Journalism has always been an inseparable part of society. It serves the purpose of informing people, uncovering the truth, and delivering unbiased information about significant events. However, with the development of digital technologies, journalism has undergone significant changes. The widespread use of the internet and social media has forced traditional media outlets to transform their formats. In this article, we will discuss the importance, opportunities, and future of digital journalism.

The Importance of Digital Journalism

Digital journalism is much faster and more comprehensive than traditional media, making it the most modern method of delivering information to the public. People can now access news not only through newspapers or television but also through websites, blogs, podcasts, and social media. Moreover, thanks to mobile technologies, news can be read at any time and place.

Additionally, digital journalism stands out for its interactivity. People have the opportunity to comment, share their opinions, and directly engage with journalists. This helps strengthen the connection between journalists and their audience and allows them to better understand the audience’s needs. Journalists can also monitor public opinion in real-time and use it to create news stories.

Opportunities in Digital Journalism

Digital journalism opens the door to new opportunities. Firstly, collecting and analyzing information has become much easier. Artificial intelligence and big data processing technologies allow journalists to explore pressing issues in more depth.

Secondly, new platforms allow independent journalists to amplify their voices. Through blogs, YouTube channels, and social media pages, anyone can gather an audience and spread their news. This has led to the emergence of diverse opinions in the media sector, increasing the diversity of information sources.

Thirdly, the importance of visual content is growing. People are more likely to engage with infographics, videos, and podcasts rather than text-based news. Therefore, journalists need to make their content visually appealing. Furthermore, technologies like artificial intelligence, such as automated news reading or text-to-video conversion tools, are also developing.

Future Developments in Journalism

In the future, journalism is likely to become even more digital. With the advancement of artificial intelligence, automated news-writing systems may emerge. At the same time, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies will allow news to be presented in a visual and interactive format. These technologies will make journalism even more engaging and realistic.

However, this development also comes with challenges. The increase in fake news and disinformation, the security of personal data, and the financial stability of independent journalism are major concerns for journalists. Therefore, in the future, journalists will need to develop new strategies and use technology appropriately to deliver trustworthy and unbiased information.

Moreover, improving media literacy is crucial. People should not trust every piece of information they find on the internet and should develop the habit of verifying sources. Journalists, in turn, must deliver reliable and fact-based content to gain the trust of their audience.

Conclusion

Digital-age journalism has transformed traditional journalism and created new opportunities. The speed of information delivery has increased, interactive communication with audiences has developed, and new possibilities for independent journalists have emerged.

Davronova Asilabonu Jo’rabek qizi was born on October 6, 2007, in the Jarqo’rg’on district of Surxondaryo region, Uzbekistan. She is currently studying in the 11th grade at School No. 5. Asilabonu has achieved numerous international accomplishments in various fields, showcasing her dedication and talent. Known for her academic excellence and active participation in global competitions, she is a rising star and continues to pursue her goals with determination and passion.

Poetry from Tuliyeva Sarvinoz

Young Central Asian woman stands on a concrete path with trees and a statue in the background. It's a cloudy day.

The past is easy in my breath without you,
My day turned into a dark night.
Longing roamed the garden of the heart,
My night is passing without finding you.

Writing poetry, searching the heart,
Let’s remember the past.
He wears the lamp of regret,
crying is stupid.

I will pour my heart out to you and empty the sack,
Don’t let my feelings go to waste.
I smile, like a mountain next to me
You – be my root, let me live.

***
Comfort the beloved heart,
Deceive that you will come.
I’ll just stick to it
We will also go to the tulip field.

The heavens know that I miss you,
Rain falls from his forehead.
Patience tested on my shoulder
A vein is shooting deep..

My heart goes out to you,
Get over the longings.
Maybe today, maybe tomorrow
Break the barriers.

***
You are my eyes in love
I saw my love in your eyes.
Do not drown in my tears
I will reach out to you

My smiling faces
It was like a desert without water.
Every minute without you
It looked like distant Venus.

My heart is broken, my heart is sick
I look for you in myself, wow!
Give me your identity
My heart is beating, I hear it!

I’m leaving

Let the night wear a black veil,
I will drown from the burden of sins.
From the cares of a false world
Sometimes I don’t know, I choke.

Whom did you envy, weak heart,
I will tear my face for you.
It’s hard for guilt to be revealed, eh, woah
The face is broken. I will pass through the gates.

A day when the reward of sin is measured
No one collects merit in time.
I’m going, they’re gone, they’re gone
No one can fit into this mortal world.

Tuliyeva Sarvinoz
Uzbekistan.
Born on November 8, 1999.
Graduated from Alisher Navoi Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature (2023).
The winner of the state award named after Zulfia (2019).
Participant of the Zomin workshop of young artists (2019)

She is the author of the poetry books “Song of Peace”, “I am a Girl of Truth”, “Morning Poem”. Author of the creative collection “Nurli Izlar”. About 100 creative works have been published in republican and foreign newspapers and magazines. His creative works and articles have been published in Russia, Turkey, Germany, USA, Kenya, Great Britain. Teacher of native language and literature at Shaikhontohur District Vocational School, Tashkent.