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A stately home of decorated lamps
The wall blew of homegrown facts
A limerick of two penced walls
A mark on the wall, a safeguard of rubbles
A thick mossed cottage, a writing on home
Homegrown homesickness around my gaze
The sea shore of shattered lamps a pain in my left bruise
I know not yonder thee a maverick lost canopy
Molten raindrops abound thy skin
The flower grew among starlit bones
It asks for home too
A nihilist pain staking twofold grimace
A soft paced milkywave to land my moonwalled trance.
Bitch, plucked the longest strands and held the roots till smoke rose
Bitch, plucked the longest strands and held the roots till smoke rose
Bitch, burned the fruit of the scalpel, acres of land encompassed in flame
Bitch, bowed before the fire and called it becoming
Bitch, said pain meant progress
Bitch, caught flame in the name of approval
Bitch, praised the fire that undid mirrors and frames
Bitch, spread the ash like makeup, smiled and saluted the heat
Bitch, juggled through the fiery circus rings and wooden splinters
Bitch, aimed and threw fiery plastics at the cool blue marine flag
Bitch, saw the glow, mistook it for freedom
Bitch, still burns like it should
Gabriel Kang is a poet whose work interrogates hunger, inheritance, and the quiet violences that shape intimacy, family, and identity. His poems often braid domestic imagery with moral tension, exploring how love can fracture into consumption, silence, and grief. Through precise lineation and restrained lyricism, his writing resists sentimentality while remaining emotionally direct. Kang’s work is informed by his background in competitive rock climbing and creative writing, disciplines that demand both control and risk. This influence appears formally in his poetry through compression, physical imagery, and an attention to pressure—what the body carries, endures, and gives way to.
His poems frequently examine the cost of survival, particularly within immigrant households, where love and necessity are often indistinguishable. He is currently a student at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco, where his work has been developed through workshops, public readings, and literary analysis of contemporary and canonical poets. His writing engages with themes of violence, care, appetite, and moral inheritance, often using animal and food imagery as recurring motifs to expose power dynamics within relationships.
People are swimming among the garbage into the Ocean
We expect to have a clean atmosphere and be happy
But people are bombing citizens and countries with
Poison
We are taking for environmental health
But we humans
We pollute
We don’t respect our selves
We don’t respect nature
We play God
We create earthquakes
We create rain
We create typhoon
One day Earth
Will say enough
And human will be rejected
For his bad behaviour
Review By poet
Kujtim Hadjari
This poem is a powerful and direct critique of human environmental destruction and self-destructive behavior. It’s not subtle—it’s a cry of anger and warning.The poet argues that our interference is not wise or divine; it’s a dangerous, arrogant disruption of natural systems. The poet, after explaining the danger we have created for our Earth, ends with a prophetic warning. It personifies the Earth as a living entity that will one day reach a breaking point: ”enough.”/”Human will be rejected” – This is the final, devastating consequence. Not just punished, but ”rejected,” like an organ rejects a foreign body or a host rejects a parasite. The implication is that the Earth will cleanse itself of humanity to survive.The poem is an ”eco-apocalyptic warning.” It argues that humanity’s pollution, violence, and arrogant manipulation of nature are not separate issues—they are all symptoms of the same disease: ”a fundamental lack of respect for the living system that sustains us.”The poet believes this path is suicidal. If we continue to act as a destructive, parasitic force, the Earth (through climate catastrophe, ecosystem collapse, or our own poisoned environment) will ultimately make the planet uninhabitable for us. It’s a call to recognize our interconnectedness with nature before it’s too late.In short, we are poisoning our own nest, and if we don’t stop, we will be evicted.The poem is a call for all inhabitants to change their behaviour for our living system.
Türkan Ergör, Sociologist, Philosopher, Writer, Poet, Art Photography Model. Türkan Ergör was born 19 March 1975 in the city of Çanakkale, Turkey. She was selected International “Best Poet 2020”. She was selected as International “Best Poet, Author/Writer 2021”. She was selected as International “Best Poet, Writer/Author 2022”. She was awarded the FIRST PRIZE FOR THE OUTSTANDING AUTHOR IN 2022. She was awarded the 2023 “Zheng Nian Cup” “National Literary First Prize” by the Beijing Awareness Literature Museum. She was awarded the “Certificate of Honor and Appreciation” and “Crimean Badge” by the İSMAİL GASPRİNSKİY SCIENCE AND ART ACADEMY. She was awarded the “14k Gold Pen Award” by ESCRITORES SIN FRONTERAS ORGANIZACIÓN INTERNACIONAL.
Abdurashidova Sabina Eldarovna was born in Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya, Uzbekistan. She is 17 years old. Currently, she is studying at Uzbekistan State World Language University, at 1st course. Holder of more than 20 international certificates. Certified at B+ level in her native language and B2 level in English.
The Impact of Virtual Communication on Youth Language: Emerging Trends in Youth Speech
Abstract This study investigates how virtual communication affects youth language, highlighting emerging linguistic trends in online speech. With the rise of social media, instant messaging, and digital platforms, young people have developed unique ways of expressing themselves, including abbreviations, emojis, code-switching, and simplified sentence structures. Data were collected through social media posts, chat logs, and semi-structured interviews with 50 youth aged 15-24.
The findings show that virtual communication significantly shapes contemporary youth language, influencing informal and formal contexts, and provide insights for educators to adapt teaching strategies to the digital environment.
Keywords: virtual communication, youth language, online speech, linguistic trends, digital media
Introduction
Digital technologies have transformed communication among youth, making virtual platforms are essential part of daily interaction. Social media, messaging apps, and online forums enable fast, interactive exchanges that differ from face-to-face conversation. Consequently, youth have developed new expressive methods that are creative, efficient, and contextually rich. Understanding these shifts is crucial for linguists, educators, and policymakers to support effective communication and language learning.
Literature Review Research shows that online interaction fosters distinct linguistic patterns among youth. Crystal (2006) emphasizes how digital tools influence writing styles. Tagliamonte and Denis (2008) identify morphosyntactic trends emerging in text messaging. Thurlow and Brown (2003) note that youth employ abbreviations, emojis, and code-switching, blending efficiency with personal expression. However, studies in Central Asian contexts remain limited, highlighting the need for this research.
Methodology A qualitative approach was used. Data were collected from social media posts, chat logs, and semi-structured interviews with 50 participants aged 15-24. Analysis focused on lexical innovation, syntactic simplification, pragmatic strategies, and code-switching. Thematic coding identified recurrent patterns and emerging trends. Ethical standards, including informed consent and anonymity, were strictly observed.
Results and Discussion Key findings include:
Abbreviations and Initialisms: Common acronyms (LOL, BRB) and shortened words (u for you, cuz for because) enhance rapid communication
Emoji and Visual Cues: Emojis efficiently convey emotional and pragmatic meaning.
Code-switching: Youth often mix their native language with English, creating hybrid expressions. Example from chat: laughing out loud (LOL)
Simplified Syntax: Fragmented sentences, omission of auxiliary verbs or articles, and informal structures reflect efficiency and conversational style. These patterns demonstrate that virtual communication shapes both online and offline language practices. Recognizing them helps educators design relevant, engaging teaching strategies. Conclusion
Virtual communication profoundly affects youth language, leading to innovative lexical, syntactic, and pragmatic patterns. These changes offer valuable insights for language education, sociolinguistic research, and policy-making. Awareness of emerging online speech trends is crucial for educators to adapt teaching methods effectively. Future studies could quantify these patterns and examine their long-term impact on literacy and communication skills.
References (APA 7th Edition) Crystal, D. (2006). Language and the Internet. Cambridge University Press. Tagliamonte, S. & Denis, D. (2008). Linguistic ruin? LOL! Instant messaging and teen language. American speech, 83(1), 3-34.
Thurlow, C., & Brown, A. (2003).Generation Txt? The sociolinguistics of young people’s text-messaging.
Abdurashidova Sabina Eldarovna was born in Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya, Uzbekistan. She is 17 years old. Currently, she is studying at Uzbekistan State World Language University, at 1st course. Holder of more than 20 international certificates. Certified at B+ level in her native language and B2 level in English.
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