Poetry from Noah Berlatsky

The Day

The day.

The day.

The day.

The day.

The day.

The day.

The day.

The day won’t start.

The day won’t.

The day.

The day.

The day won’t.

The day won’t start.

The day won’t start.

The day.

The day.

The day is not.

The day is not.

The day is not.

The day is not.

The day is not.

The day is not.

The day is not.

The day is not.

The day is not.

The day is not getting.

The day is not getting.

The day is not getting anything done.

Anything done.

Done.

Done.

Done.

Done.

Done.

Done.

Done.

Done.

Done.

Done.

The day won’t done.

The day won’t get done with me.

The day won’t get done with me.

The day won’t get done with me.

The day won’t start.

The day won’t end.

The day won’t start.

The day won’t start.

The day won’t start.

The day won’t start.

The day won’t end.

End.

End.

End.

End.

End.

End.

End.

End.

End.

End.

The day.

The day won’t.

The day won’t.

The day won’t.

The day won’t.

The day won’t.

The day won’t.

Won’t.

The day.

Won’t.

The day.

Won’t.

The day.

The day.

I’m trying to get my life organized.

Article from Federico Wardal

Young man photographed with dreamy eyes and hazy outlines. He's got blue eyes and dark hair.

Massimo Sangalli: the swing between fame and life

We are talking about a foreign world where the USA were the absolute protagonists, a world, however, that was only shown in the USA in the magazines dedicated to celebrities: it is the post-dolce vita Rome, which follows the Rome – Dolce Vita, so called, because brilliantly depicted by my mentor Federico Fellini in his famous film of the same name. 

We are in 1995 in Rome. The poets, the writers, the filmmakers, the global stars all frequent the literary café “Caffè Greco” and the night clubs. My friend Prince Egon Von Furstenberg, who introduced me to Joan Crawford in NYC, and I were leaving the famous Jackie O’ nightclub, in homage to Jackie Onassis, with a group of movie stars to continue the night at “Gilda”, another famous nightclub dedicated to Rita Hayworth, owned by my friend Giancarlo Bornigia. Wild dancing with songs by Corona, Cher, Haddaway and a group of fans around their idol took up all our space. The idol was the adolescent star of photo stories, the fascinating Massimo Sangalli, accompanied by Doriana Bianchi, the favorite actress of movie director Marco Ferreri.

Another hazy, dreamy photograph of a young man with locks of dark hair.

I called the director of Gilda, my friend Angelo Ciccio Nizzo, to calm down Sangalli’s fans and to have some space for us to dance too. I met Sangalli and Doriana Bianchi, we started dancing together, but we also started a friendship that never ended. With the great poet Dario Bellezza, a pupil of Pasolini, we were working on a big show, based on the novel by Dario Bellezza: “Turbamento” about Pasolini. I invited Sangalli and the Italian star Sebastiano Somma to act with me. It was a great success for Sangalli in his theatrical debut and then he became internationally famous. Sangalli is currently starring in “Music in the Forest” by Roberto Lippolis with Nastassja Kinski, John Savage, Cassandra Gava, Vincent Spano, soon to be released.

In Lippolis’ film, set in the Second World War, Sangalli plays Zigmund, a Jewish poet. Both female and male beauty in the world of cinema is certainly important, since it is the easiest road to fame, which, however, survives only if you have talent and gradually put aside roles based on the beauty of physical appearance and often superficial, to interpret psychologically complex and profound roles, as in the case of Sangalli. Of course, the world of fashion, especially in Italy and France, opens the doors to perfect bodies and enchanting faces and so Massimo Sangalli has participated in events of the famous fashion designer Anton Giulio Grande. He is the testimonial for “Angel” by Dolce & Gabbana. He has been photographed by Helmut Newton, Louis Vidal, Carlo Bellicampi, Dario Plozzer, working in cinema with prestigious directors such as Tinto Brass, Pupi Avati, George Lucas and others.

Young man and older woman dressed up in white gloves and suits and pearls in a movie.

Sangalli will soon be in an Italian-Californian film about Pirandello and in an interesting film written by Hollywood authors, based on the transition between the era of communication without the internet and with the internet. Cinema continues to be an important reference for all of us to improve ourselves, but I fear that it will continue to always be based on “fame” which for Hannah Montana by Michael Poryes, instead falls to second place, since life reconquers the first. https://synchchaos.com/?s=Poryes&submit=Search . 

A difficult swing for those who, like Sangalli, face this aspect on a daily basis.

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.

Essay from Nozima Gofurova

Young Central Asian woman with long straight dark hair stands in a room with a piano and a bunch of diplomas and awards on the wall. She's holding a certificate and a trophy.

Devotion to Art — The Path to Victory


On the international success of Laziza Sherzodbek qizi Usmonova
Today, the youth of Uzbekistan are achieving great heights not only in science, but also in art, sports, and many other fields, proudly representing our nation on the international stage. It is particularly heartening to see a growing number of talented students in children’s music schools gaining recognition.


Among such gifted individuals, Laziza Sherzodbek qizi Usmonova holds a special place. She is a 6th-grade student at the Piano Department of the Andijan City Children’s School of Music and Art No. 1. With her deep love for art, dedication, and hard work, she has achieved numerous successes.


Recently, Laziza won first place at the prestigious international competition-festival “AD LIBITUM” held in our country. This victory is the result of her thorough preparation, stage confidence, and deep focus on music. All evaluation criteria of the festival confirmed her well-developed performance skills.


Laziza was admitted to the music school in 2019, and over the years, she has participated in many events and competitions at school, city, regional, and national levels. Each of her performances has captured the attention of audiences and judges. Throughout her creative journey, she has been awarded several top prizes at both national and international festivals.


Her musical education and creative development have been significantly influenced by her class teacher and mentor, Lyudmila Vasilevna Ogay. Her teacher’s guidance, pedagogical approach, and patience have become important pillars in Laziza’s artistic journey.
It is also worth noting that Laziza’s achievements are deeply supported by family love, care, and encouragement. In particular, the conditions created by her grandmother, Nodira Jabborova, play a vital role in nurturing Laziza’s musical education and realizing her creative potential.


Currently, Laziza is successfully continuing her studies both at the music school and in her general education school. Additionally, she is paying special attention to learning foreign languages — an important step toward becoming a well-rounded individual.
As part of the competition, Laziza had the unique opportunity to perform on the stage of the renowned Organ Hall of the State Conservatory. Performing in such a venue is a dream for any young artist. Therefore, sincere gratitude is extended to the organizers of the competition and to all those who are opening the path of artistic growth for the younger generation.


Undoubtedly, talented youths like Laziza are the result of the ongoing reforms in the art sector in our country. Their accomplishments are a source of pride not only for themselves, but for our entire nation.
We look forward to seeing many more achievements from Laziza Usmonova in the future. We are confident that her musical path will be bright and that through her art, she will continue to elevate Uzbekistan’s name on the international stage.

Nozima Gofurova is a student of Uzbekistan Journalism and Mass Communication University.

Poetry from Marley Manalo-Ladicho

you’re not real 

do you remember the night that you told me

i look like how saffron flowers taste

dancing on your tongue and coating your fingertips in a red golden hue

like the color if we set the world on fire

we were laying in that one hammock

in the backyard of that one party (i don’t remember who threw it)

and it was dark

so i don’t know how you could’ve seen me 

with only the moonlight and a shot of tequila to help you perceive more clearly

maybe you thought you could save me

or maybe i thought you could save me

either way

you made me believe arson could be beautiful and 

saffron mixed with tequila wouldn’t taste so bad together

both bitter, both burning, but in the end 

something you either hate or love

do you remember that night as clearly as i do

where we dreamed of setting the world ablaze (metaphorically speaking)

and you matched my warmth

all i could think was that

you’re not real

as you covered my torso

with the blanket the host gave

(october chills are no joke)

i could see the kindness in your smile

and the understanding in your touch

i liked how you didn’t want me to be cold

(even though I loved my outfit and didn’t want you do cover it up)

you kept holding my hands and kissing them

like they were actual saffron

to try and get its medicinal properties to seep into your skin

and hopefully infuse me into you. 

that night was the first i realized

there’s no way i won’t be consumed by you.