I Wish I Were A Mermaid

I remember the sun glistening on the waves going down to the sea. 

I hope to see whales coming up for air.

I think of the sea horse way down the sea.,

Sea dragons gliding across the sea floor.

Even the sea plants dance with the sea.

Oh! If I could go down the sea like a little mermaid dancing around 

the coral with swaying sea weeds.

As a little mermaid I ask the seahorse for a small ride.

Oh! What beauty I could see down into the sea.

MY TASK

I row, row my skiff in your valley of waters

to script virgins into lovers.

I ordain the past to scribe cowards into heroes

and rumor the future to make sinners prophets and preachers.

Contorted within this beggardom of rules, I try to pattern stammerers into orators,

and I torture my way to Heaven while swording into Hell.

ONCE AND THEN AND NOW

I lived my youth from tower to tower.

Imagined marble turned out to be clay.

Once my arbor was fulfilled by flowers.

Then my garden filled up with weeds and toads.

Today is tomorrow’s yesterday.

Circumstances change without endeavor;

conditions, with ease. Flux is forever,

and now my life is roads

and roads and

Roads. 

A SENTRY IS NOT A PARTY

When enlisted by you

I was flagged to make war

on volumes of rebels

though naked as a syllable.

While I waited for you

to wideopen your door

and join in your revels

I squatted by your vestibule

until my body became blue.

Your promise a rumor,

“You’re next, Sir” a never,

I fasted at your festival.

CAMBRIDGE, GOODBYE AGAIN 

I’ll leave in quietude,

as quietly as I came;

I wave silent far farewell

to clouds in the western sky.

Riverside’s gold willows

are young brides at twilight;

their reflections shimmer

but remain fixed in my heart.

The weeds that grow in sludge

sway sway just beneath the ripple

of the gentle waves of Cam.

O, if I could be one weed!

The pool in the elmtree shade

holds not water but a rainbow;

refracted in duckweed

is the dream sediment’s spectrum.

A dream? Just poling upstream

to where the grass is thicker;

boat full-loaded with starlight

and singing aloud with me.

But I cannot sing loudly,

a recessional must be muted.

My summer bugs stay silemt.

Cambridge is too quiet tonight!

I’ll leave in stillness,

as quietly as I came;

flapping my sleeves like flags

won’t drive my clouds away.

–after Xu Zhimo

NEWMAN

I saw him last week

in his baseball cap and dungarees,

sitting on his Jeep.

He had just come back from Hungary.

It was quite a bit

since we’d talked, and I was eager

to know if his trips

in Europe made him any bigger.

“Well, I learned,” he said,

“that some women call poison a gift,

regard pain as bread.

In some places to make love is ‘theft,’

‘kneading dough’ in Dutch,

in Greece, ‘like riding a horse,’ in Spain

cogere (to catch),

scopare (to sweep) — that’s Milan — Germans ‘roll around,’

the Russians ‘have contempt for someone,’

the old up-and-down,

the French ‘jump.’ Ah! Linguistics — such fun!”

…

PEACE AND A PERSON’S ONLINE SAFETY

In a world where many of us use our voices

to share messages of hope, kindness, and peace,

it’s important to remember something just as meaningful: 

OUR PERSONAL SAFETY.

Speaking about peace is a beautiful and powerful act. 

It connects people across cultures, beliefs, and perspectives. 

But no message—no matter how positive—is more important 

than the well-being of the person sharing it.

If a situation online begins to feel unsafe, 

it is always okay to step back.

Choosing safety is not a failure to stand 

for peace—it is a way of protecting yourself.

We can continue to share kindness and understanding 

while also setting healthy boundaries. 

Both can exist together.

Take care of yourselves and one another—online and offline.

INNOVATIVE METHODS OF WORKING WITH VOCABULARY IN MOTHER TONGUE LESSONS

Ahadova Feruzakhon

Kokand State University, Faculty of Primary and Technological Education, 1st year student of Primary Education

Annotation. This article scientifically analyzes modern and innovative methods of working with vocabulary in mother tongue lessons and their role in developing students’ communicative competence. It also highlights the effectiveness of increasing vocabulary based on interactive methods, digital technologies and creative approaches.

Annotation. This article analyzes innovative methods of working with vocabulary in mother tongue lessons and their role in developing students’ communicative competence. It also highlights the effectiveness of interactive methods, digital technologies, and creative approaches in enriching vocabulary.

Abstract. V state rassmatrivayutsya innovatsionnye metody raboty so slovarem na urokax native language and ix role v razvitii rechevoy kompetentsii uchashchihsya. The effectiveness of interactive methods, digital technology and creative approaches is clarified.

Key words: vocabulary, mother tongue, innovative methods, interactive education, speech development, lexical competence.

Keywords: vocabulary, mother tongue, innovative methods, interactive learning, speech development, lexical competence.

Key words: dictionary, native language, innovative methods, interactive learning, razvitie rechi, lexical competence.

INTRODUCTION

Today, at a time when fundamental reforms are being implemented in the education system, the use of modern approaches in teaching the mother tongue is of great importance. In particular, increasing students’ vocabulary, developing their speech activity, and forming independent thinking skills is one of the urgent pedagogical problems. Working with a dictionary is a key component of native language lessons, allowing not only to learn new words, but also to use them correctly, understand them semantically, and actively use them in speech.

According to modern pedagogical theory, it is necessary to use innovative methods in addition to traditional methods in developing students’ language skills. Because today’s student is being formed in an information technology environment, and his educational needs are also changing. Therefore, the introduction of interactive methods, multimedia tools, and creative tasks in the process of working with a dictionary increases efficiency.

Also, working with a dictionary serves as an important tool in developing not only students’ language skills, but also their thinking, logical thinking, and communicative competence. In this regard, this article studies innovative methods of working with a dictionary on a scientific basis and analyzes their practical effectiveness.

LITERATURE ANALYSIS

The issue of working on vocabulary in native language lessons has been studied by many scholars. In particular, A. Gulyamov, in his work “Methodology of Teaching the Native Language”, emphasizes that increasing vocabulary is the main factor in the speech development of students. According to him, through a deep understanding of the meaning of words and their use in speech, students learn to think independently [1].

Also, N. Mahmudov, in his work “Language and Speech Culture”, notes the need for a systematic organization of the process of working with vocabulary. In his opinion, each new word must be mastered by the student based on the context, otherwise it will not become an active vocabulary [2].

S. Matchonov, in his scientific works, specifically focuses on the importance of interactive methods in mastering vocabulary. According to him, methods such as role-playing games, clustering, and brainstorming naturally increase students’ vocabulary [3].In general, the results obtained scientifically confirm that innovative approaches in native language lessons significantly increase the effectiveness of working with a dictionary. This indicates the need to combine traditional methods with innovative approaches in the modern educational process, without completely rejecting them.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the process of working with a dictionary in native language lessons is one of the pedagogical areas that is of decisive importance in the formation of students’ speech development, level of thinking and communicative competence. The analysis conducted during the study showed that working with a dictionary is not just a process of teaching new words, but a complex methodological system that shapes students’ attitude to the language, develops their creative and independent thinking.

Traditional approaches – that is, methods of explaining, memorizing and translating words – although useful to a certain extent, cannot fully meet the requirements of today’s education. In a modern educational environment, it is necessary to involve students as active participants, increase their interest and direct them to independent research. In this regard, innovative methods significantly increase the effectiveness of working with a dictionary.

According to the results of the study, interactive methods (cluster, brainstorming, group work), digital technologies (electronic dictionaries, multimedia tools, mobile applications) and gamification elements contribute to the rapid and stable acquisition of vocabulary by students. In particular, these approaches increase students’ interest in the lesson, forming them as active participants and independent thinkers.

Also, the research revealed that when innovative methods are used, students develop not only their vocabulary, but also their speech literacy, level of logical thinking and creative approach. This directly affects the quality of education and the effective organization of the educational process.

In general, organizing work with vocabulary in native language lessons based on modern innovative approaches is one of the important factors in increasing educational efficiency. In the future, teachers should further improve these methods and widely apply them in the educational process. This will serve to form a high level of speech culture, independent thinking and creative approach in students.

REFERENCES

Gulamov A. Methodology of teaching the native language. – Tashkent: Teacher, 2010. – pp. 145–150.

Mahmudov N. Language and speech culture. – Tashkent: Science, 2018. – pp. 98–105.

Matchonov S. Interactive methods in native language education. – Tashkent: Innovation, 2020. – pp. 67–72.

Harmer J. How to Teach English. – London: Longman, 2007. – pp. 120–130.

The Application of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies in Education and Society

Nurmatova Charosxon Pirnazar qizi

Annotation:

This article attempts to conduct a fundamental analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital ecosystems—one of the greatest technological and ontological turning points of human civilization—are reshaping the global architecture of society. The paper scientifically substantiates the inefficiency of traditional educational paradigms and the emergence of adaptive algorithmic systems that expand human cognitive abilities.

The central idea of the research is to interpret AI not merely as a technical tool, but as a “catalyst” that enhances the intellectual potential of society. The findings present innovative strategies for personalizing the educational process, eliminating the digital divide, and adapting to transformations in the labor market. In the context of technological determinism, the concept of a “Humanistic Digital Society” is proposed, which prioritizes the human factor and digital ethics.

Main Part:

Today, the educational process has moved from the stage of “information transmission” to the stage of an “intellectual ecosystem.” Artificial intelligence (AI) here functions not only as a tool but also as a personalized learning companion.

Digital technologies enable a transition from vertical (hierarchical) governance systems to horizontal (network-based) structures in society. Society is now measured not by geographical boundaries, but by “data flows.” In modern governance, digital models of cities, transport systems, and even social groups are being created.

With the help of AI, optimizing resources (energy, water, logistics) not only increases economic efficiency but also systematically eliminates corruption and subjectivism associated with human factors. According to research, by 2030, AI will perform up to 85% of tasks such as data entry, standard calculations, and basic diagnostics. This leaves humans responsible mainly for empathy, creativity, negotiation (soft skills), and ethical judgment.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, artificial intelligence and digital technologies are not merely the next innovation, but a new chapter in the intellectual evolution of human civilization. This study shows that transformation in the education system is not just about replacing textbooks with tablets—it is about creating a “personal intellectual environment” that elevates each individual’s potential to an unlimited level and expands their cognitive abilities.

Nurmatova Charosxon, Uzbekistan 

The Interior Castle

Nights are lonely,

days too

The light

The light

All this light

The curtains

The big screen television

The plate

The cup

The knife

The fork

They’re lonely

They talk about Gaza 

less and less these days

It’s quietened down

The question is rather about Trump,

and does he have 

a chemical imbalance

Grief,

well, grief comes to me in waves,

with fanfare and declaration

If I say 

that I will 

remember you

Will you 

remember 

me too?

What is this grief?

What is this sadness?

Let me sit beside the sea 

and count the waves 

Let me sit here

and remember your face 

in my hands, or as you

turned towards me,

your hand in mine

as you confessed

that your heart loved me,

as you proclaimed that I was beautiful,

as we regained hopefulness

that we had found each other again 

in the wilderness

of the lost years

Even now I find 

novel meaning in your absence,

You left me with the strength,

a power and will

to carry on

I want to tell you that

with my whole heart

You’re not here

You’re not here now,

anymore

Yet you’re alive for another woman

Grief in my heart

biting at me like a rat

cutting at me like a knife

Stay there in the wilderness,

make a home there

Marry another

Marry the woman in your life

Make her your wife

She’ll call you husband

as I lay in this bed,

this ward,

this hospital

As a city, Gaza,

is under siege,

as children die like flies

I remember the 

chocolate bar I gave you

The one the magistrate gave to me

You were beautiful to me,

kind to me

I called you “Husband”

Yes, I did

I did

Now I write these sad poems

to reach you

Do you finally understand 

who I am as a woman?

It’s come much too late

Your understanding of me

All I have is the flowers in your eyes

This grief and melancholia,

this daylight,

the smell of the meat burning in the pot

Well, they all taste like tears to me.

The shape of your neck

I am a wave

I am tired

I am as tired as a wave

The wave is inside of me

The wave is Gaza

The wave is a shack

The wave is waiting to be liberated

The wave is the Freedom Fighter

The wave is the land

The wave is the title deed to the land

The wave is the doorway to humanity

I am a wave

I am the water in the wave

I am tired

I am tired

Comrade, I am tired of waiting for freedom

The wave is a bird

The wave is Charles Bukowski’s

Linda vacuuming

The wave is an empty glass

The wave is the rot in this country

The wave is blue

The wave is full of cloud

I am the wave

I am tired

Letter To A Poet In Gaza

There is one moon

There is still bread

There are photographs 

of who you were before 

this madness

buried under rubble

There are roses and life

Life!

There is the laughter of a child

But in war what do you have?

There is no birdsong,

only a cage,

only this prison,

only the camps

To survive you write

You must!

You have poems and poetry,

the ability to write,

and that must be enough,

sufficient in a sense

to keep on going,

to keep on living, 

to keep on breathing

It must

But one thing I wanted 

to ask you is this

Do you still smile?

The Child In Time

Sun bright and hot

I have no clock

to count the hands of time,

the length of this war

Sun, why aren’t you happy?

Is it because children are dying?

Sons and daughters of the earth,

of Palestine,

of the Muslim world?

Is it because ordinary people 

are turned into martyrs

by bombs and airstrikes?

I sip green tea in a tranquil garden,

a calm sea of green

but I’m angry

Angry that another daughter has no father,

that they aren’t being educated

to the tune of philosophy, poetry,

literature, political science and economics

There is no music in war unless 

musicians are playing instruments

There is no you without me

Can’t you see that?

Mothers cry for their sons

Stop, please stop

Make it stop

Children are crying 

for the ethnic cleansing to stop

This morning all there is to see

is an avalanche of rubble

I left you standing there

Was it yesterday

Who knows how far you 

have travelled by now

under a bright sun,

under a hot sun

Who knows when we 

will meet again traveller, 

child in time?

Just remember this

You are not the genocide

that the world 

has forgotten about.

Cloud People

By Abigail George

The clouds

I long to see the clouds

People

I long to see people too

Sometimes I see people

in the clouds

Sometimes I see 

your brown eyes too

Cats and dogs

Well, where are they?

Only skulls remain

A few years ago

there were flowers 

on the table,

there was oil, flour and water 

to make bread

Now there is only the salt in the sea,

the cold reality of war, 

of hunger, of innocence lost

It hurts

It hurts

It hurts

The membrane that is your silence hurts

The gland that your loneliness consists of hurts

Yes, even your memory hurts

It just reminds me of your absence

Yes, it hurts

Every night in my dreams I ask you

When are you coming back to me?

I am waiting for your return.

Let’s Dance

One, two, buckle your shoes.

Three, four get on the floor.

Five, six, step on your feet.

Seven, eight, dance on the beat.

Nine, ten, move like the wren.

Eleven, twelve, roll like the fawn. 

Thirteen, fourteen sway like the swan

Fifteen, sixteen, swing on the tune.

Swirl with joy, transcend time. 

Dance, the form of cultured minds.

Feel the rhythm and dance divine.

Let’s dance!

Dance Across the World

Dance across the world, 

All leave their own trace.

Ballet, balanced, flawless grace, 

Eight body limbs poised in perfect space, 

From Italy to France it spread,

Angels with pointed toes waltzing pirouette overhead

Flying on clouds, ravishing danseuse, 

Each movement a dream, tender and loose.

Ballroom couples’ alluring smiles that gleam, 

Elegant posture, rolling shoulders in style, a flowing stream.

Europe to the USA curving patterns, swaying hips, 

Thrusts and lifts; locks and drops they flip.

A story of passion silently told in a gist.

From San Francisco, the Contemporary began,

Beginnings of Modern Dance, where freedom ran. 

Legwork strong and body controlled;

Contract, release, daring and bold.

Shifts of rhythm, sudden speed,

Floor work, fall and recovery freed. 

Flamenco flames from Spain arise, 

Posture proud are main, spirit flies. 

Fierce glances turn with daring, artful charm;

Swirling flounces of dress; upheld naked arms;

Flirtatious gestures, hasty, heated rhythms;

Clapping the castanets, spread darting flame’s prism.

Street dance, hip-hop, energy vast.

Borrowed, versatile style, the die is cast.

Tap, tango, jazz dances flow.

From European, African, the American modern shows. 

Emotions and moods to design their steps, 

Feet like drums, rapid footwork sets.

Dancer’s foot and shoe work, so intricate.

Salsa and Rumba, down in Cuba, 

Fusion of dance and music of Ganzá,

Mambo, Cumbia, Festejo roll. 

Break steps, spins, loud moves and drops. 

Trinidad and Tobago do the Calypso.

Everybody dances to the beat of the disco.

Buenos Aires hums with Tango’s heat,

Milonga, flamenco, rhythms meet.

Fast, sensual dance from Argentina; 

Influences from the Cuban habanera. 

Brazilian Samba, hypnotic, bright,

Guatemala’s Marimba dances the night.

Egyptian belles sway with might,  

Dynamic shaking solo with torso twists in moonlit light.

Middle Eastern rhythms ignite. 

Torso isolates, artistry shown with body parts;

Fascinating, beautiful body art.

From India’s heart, classical dance,

Bharatanatyam tells tales at a glance.

From Tamil Nadu, southern India 

Hand mudras tell a story that’s the idea. 

Kathakali: southwestern India’s religious dance. 

Inspiration from Ramayana and Shiva’s romance 

Ramayana’s lore,

Kathak:  northern India, 

A dance of love, ghungroos implore.

Manipuri from Manipur, northeastern India.

Folk traditions and rituals, from life of God Krishna. 

Smooth and graceful, oh what charisma! 

Andhra Pradesh: Kuchipudi, sensual dancing, 

Sprinkling holy water, a ritual with singing.

Odissi, from Orissa in eastern India 

Fifty mudras, lyrical, sensuous dance

Goddesses rise, deities loom.

Dazzling, daring goddesses, deities pursue.   

Indian dance lifts souls and leaves all in a trance.

Soulful hearts immerse in beautiful romance. 

Bhangra, vibrant martial movements, folk dance from Punjab

Jhumer dancers sway folk dance with roots in Punjab, Balochistan, 

Dhali, war- themed, martial arts dance with swords and shield

Baul, mystic tradition with expressive moves and spiritual themes,

soul is healed.

Manipuri, Santal tribal dances graceful and intricate moves revealed.

Festival dances from Bangladesh fascinate the audience; they beam.

Methodical, precise, yet free;

Dancing soft, swift feet to the beat in harmony.

Perfection with passionate emotions ignite; 

Eases mind and lifts high to divinity, excites. 

Glittering garments shine like tremulous waves

Sparkling trinkets sparkle with rhythmic display. 

Dancers’ eyes ravish with rapture,

Amazing aura, audience easy to capture

Dance from east to west, north and south

Continents with diverse traditions and muse.

Dance, dance! Dance with the steps 

Shake your body, the way you can best

Let it touch your heart and soul

Let music lift you and make you whole.

Let the onlooker applaud and smile;

Stress will fade, your spirit will sing,

Poetry births song, and dance takes wing.

Poetry gives birth to music, song and dance. 

Poetry gives life, meaningful contrasts. 

Brief Biography of Tasneem Hossain

Tasneem Hossain, a multi-lingual poet, author, educator, translator and columnist from Bangladesh has left an undeniable mark on the literary world. With a major in English language and Literature, she is a prolific writer who crafts poetry in English, Bengali and Urdu. Her works span from poetry, fiction, op-eds, translations and educational writings making her a versatile and influential literary figure.   

She has immersed herself in the timeless essence of literary creations. She believes, ‘poetry is music through words, an ever-flowing river reflecting all that surrounds us.’ Tasneem writes poetry only when her passion is aroused and this can be observed in the powerful flow of her ink.  

A strong literary presence, she is a multifaceted author, a talented and gifted soul, an experienced educator and a business leader. Her profound and emotive writings have captured the hearts and illuminated the lives of countless of readers worldwide. Tasneem’s works have transcended geographical boundaries, reaching readers from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Her impactful writings have been featured in more than 280 esteemed anthologies, journals, daily newspapers and international magazines worldwide. Some of her books are available in 40 countries.

Her op-eds and columns create awareness about social and human rights issues- including domestic abuse, war and peace. Her writings are a powerful call to humanity to stand against injustice and war. As an op-ed writer, she has written more than 175 articles. 

Several of her articles and poems are utilized as teaching material in universities and academies in Bangladesh and China; some have found their way in university research papers and some have been referenced in university research papers. She also conducts international workshops on haiku writing.

Adjudged the ‘100 most influential literary figures of 2025’, by Barcelona Adibia. She is the winner of The International Literary Association Creative Tribune, Walt Whitman 2025 Contest and first place holder in the English Language category of The International Literary Association CREATIVE TRIBUNA’s ” Friedrich Schiller International Literary competition 2025”. She has also won the prestigious Giovanni Pascoli Award for 2026-2027 and Shahittyapata Award 2025 and 2026. She has won many other awards and recognition from different literary groups around the world. Her poems have been translated in 18 languages and her powerful writings are regularly featured in esteemed publications around the globe. A member of World Writers’ Union, she has been recognized as World’s Contemporary Writers 2024 and 2025 in several anthologies and interviewed on several literary platforms in recognition of her contributions to world literature. She has also been recognized as ambassador of peace and Humanities by ‘The Egyptian International Organization for Ambassadors of Peace and Humanities’

She is the Editorial Ambassador, Bangladesh for the popular international literary magazine, Wordsmith International Editorial, USA and Board Ambassador of Literacy and Culture of the Asih Sasami Indonesia Foundation, Indonesia for five years (2025-2030). 

An author of three poetry collections—Grass in Green, The Pearl Necklace, and Floating Feather and a book of articles Split and Splice, she also leads an international poetry project and group called Life in Lyrics. Additionally, four more books are currently in progress.

She served as a faculty member of Business English at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology. Currently, she is the director of the prominent human resource development organizations, Continuing Education Centre (Bangladesh), and Cansaz Services and Distribution LLC (Canada). With 29 years of experience, she is a highly regarded Business consultant, and English Language and Communication Management trainer. 

She actively participates in sports whenever the opportunity arises. She also participated in the national badminton championships in Bangladesh. For 10 years, she worked as a newscaster, commentary reader, interviewer and radio presenter for Radio Bangladesh. She has also directed plays, including Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.

You can connect with Tasneem Hossain through email: cec.tasneem@gmail.com 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasneem-hossain-280b891aa/