Poetry from Ahmad Al-Khatat

MY DENSE REFLECTIONS

I have been very depressed lately!
I wonder why I don’t recognize myself, 
Good times are fading like autumn leaves.
They say that grief never last, but mine lasted it.

I start walking around my town in the darkness 
I cannot scream instead, I abuse my lungs by smoking.
Everyone walks with an unnoticeable crown above me.
I am curious if I am a sinner with broken wings to fly.

I am not afraid of death, but worry that my name
-will come to mind, then you shout at the tomb of my tears.
Maybe I should be far from your eyes, lips, and your scent.
To leisure’s from overdrinking from my dense reflections.

The Meeting Point, book announcement from Mr. Ben

Clip art of a group of people with light skin gathered around a table with laptops open. They appear to be in sweatshirts of different colors. The photo's background is green and the title text, "The Meeting Point by Mr. Ben" is yellow, black and purple.

The Meeting Point is a play that paints the picture of the discussion between Jack’s teacher and his father over the bully behavior of Jack, six years of age in class due to the absence of his mother and having being raised by his single but busy father.

Mr. Ben, as he is called, is a published poet, writer, playwright, essayist, lyricist, spoken words and voice over artiste. He has written a body of works that relates with several interests. His works touch on areas of education, inspiration, sexuality, entertainment, lifestyle and other interests, all with the aim of face-lifting mankind towards greatness . Given his multi-genre approach, Mr. Ben’s acrostic, G.A.N.G.S.T.A.R , which stands for Generally Appreciating Notable Genres by Stating Their Applicable Relevance, has now become his trademark. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, he delights in reading, traveling and meeting people.

Essay from Adhamova Laylo

Young Central Asian woman with a white lacy headscarf with flowers on her outfit and smiling Hello Kitty icons on her face.
Adhamova Laylo
People face many situations in their lives, sometimes succeeding and sometimes losing. 

A person is never born bad, he is brought up by those around him. Always think about what you are spending your time on, and spend your time on useful things. A person will fall many times in their lifetime, but as soon as they fall, get up and promise yourself that I can do it! 

Set a small goal for yourself first and work steadily toward it. Choose a job that makes you feel comfortable while working, one that you can trust that you will choose this job even if you are given two lives! even for years. 

Cross roads, glaciers, mountains and seas to find the true meaning of life! You will definitely do it. I believe!
Stop dwelling on the bad, unconscious situations that have entered your life! Unite and feel that there is still time to start over. Communicate more with people. Be kind to the people around you!
You don't have to prove anything to people. you love your life! From that moment on, life will laugh at you.

Don't let those around you suffer because of your failures! The whirlwind of life never stops. You are living today! Live today as if it were your last! If there's something you want to do, don't wait for tomorrow or Monday, do it today!

People may not make a good impression on you. But you have a good imagination for them!
One day he didn't realize that the wheel of life had come to take one person's life. In the last moments of his life, his family members agreed to go to him to ask what he wanted. He was asked what the meaning of human life is, and he said that he could not find this meaning in 78 years of life. One said this is your property and your life. Another replied that this was your kindness and eccentricity to the needy all your life.


People should never forget that they are people and realize that what is good for them is also good for others!
Don't waste your life and time on useless things! Don't forget that life is one of the greatest blessings ever given to you!
Think of what you have done for your parents so far. Are you a worthy child of them? or not. Let every path you see be a lesson for you!

Don't waste your life on useless people. Always surround yourself with people who love and respect you. Stay away from people who hurt you! Because they will hurt you.
Take advantage of life's sweetest moment - your youth! Choose a job that works for you!
You will surely be happy someday. The people who shut the door for you will one day watch you through the crack in the door!

you are beautiful
you are lucky
I could
Defeat is the best road to success!
A vivid feeling that life is beautiful!
you know what? Flowers do not bloom before their time!
The best is ahead for you
Don't even think about giving up!

As long as you live, use this opportunity. ...♡
You deserve everything!
i love you.......
♡♡♡

Poetry from Monira Mahbub

Young South Asian girl with a blue baseball cap and brown hair and brown eyes and a jean jacket standing in front of a leafy bush or tree. A few people are in the background on the right.
Monira Mahbub
Rain 

Rain means rhythmic joy
Rain means creation
Rain means soft wind-cold weather
Rain, you blow with green, live, fresh recreation
Rain, you are so sweet.

18 July, 2023

Monira Mahbub is a student of grade 6 in Nawabganj Government Girls' High School, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.

Poetry from Sayani Mukherjee

Remember


Green olives and merchandise of
Forgotten safekeeping
My overall cremated beginning
A splash for a second
Like Color palette
It just oozes 
A little too bold 
Still forgotten
Or never opened 
Clouds on nine
A heavenly choir
Choice of infinity
Brew some coffee
Earthly mundane daily chores 
Living in new York alone
I shift 
A little bit more open 
Of synchronized symmetry
It has to be
Divinely separated
Divinely unified
A trophy golden 
Splash of color on my mind
Every second a little bit
Still forgotten
Too swift
The divine light passes
Keeping scores
Always
Remember
Your or mine 
There's no division
Union collides
Another one 
Like other matted furnishings
Too swift 
Little birds little flowers
Heavenly bodies
Mazy amusements
Bodies flesh studios my mind
Paint hearts 
Still forgotten
A chess a gambit
Queen's Birthday 
A Phoenix
Always keeping score
My mind 
Always remember
Your heaven. 

Poetry from Abigirl Phiri

Young woman with light brown skin, short dark hair, and a watch and a green flowered blouse standing in front of a brick building.
Abigirl Phiri
Time flies you know

Now you are high then you will feel low
Sun will shine then rain will pour
Last month feels like just a minute ago
How could you just forget and let it go?

They say people come and go
If a door opens, probably one will close
You can’t remember which one you chose
Just continue and find out where it goes

But in the nick of time you will meet
The right person you will keep
On your unforgettable date, he won’t skip
Like when he first kissed you while holding your hips

In the nick of time, you will finally feel
The nice and warmth that will make you heal
You do not care how much is the bill
Yes its true, its something real 




Disapproval

All l have met with is disapproval
The hardest thing one has to face
Discouragement piled over disparagement

Questions and doubts raking your brains
In a turmoil of doubt
Thinking the worst out of yourself

Disapproval, a nip in the bud
Crushes your spirit like a sledgehammer
Leaving you with nothing else but emptiness

Kicked to the curb
Thrown under the bus
No longer under the illusion you are worth anything

Abigirl Phiri is a prolific writer and avid reader. In addition, she is a DPhil in commerce candidate at the University of Zimbabwe who finds solace in penning down poems.

Poetry from Mesfakus Salahin

Love You


I love the sky
Above your head
Where you gather
The wings of dream.
I love the love land 
Where you walk
And stand for me
I love the wind
surrounding you
Where you breath me
I love the flowers
You have touched
That spread your fragrance 
I love the birds
 Living in your heart
That chirp your whisper
I love the nature
where you are imitated
All day and night
I love water
Under your leg bridge
Where ancestors found peace
I love the fountain
That overflows your feelings 
I love you
Though you don't.