Poetry from Taylor Dibbert

Salt Beef Sandwich

He’s having a glorious

Salt beef sandwich

For lunch 

And thinking that probably

No one travels to London

For the English food

But that he’s certainly

Going to enjoy some of it

While he’s here.

Taylor Dibbert is a poet in Washington, DC. He’s author of, most recently, “Takoma.”

Poetry from Cherise Barasch

STONE SPIRITS

We Jews place stones on our ancestors graves

Permanence, unlike the breath

I make a vow to be with you each day

To create something with you, to hear your voice.

The heart shaped stones have been collected, near the waterfalls of the Blue Ridge

Each one reminds me of the love that I have to share 

Each stone has a home in my imagination

As I brush the strokes across the surface, a soft and subtle voice enters

I am with you, we share this time and space

I will paint each name, carefully, intentionally

I will ask each of you what you see

I will gather you all together again, as before, in my garden of life.

Poetry from Irma Kurti

Middle aged European woman with sunglasses on her head, short blonde hair, a necklace and a pink blouse standing in front of trees and blooming pink flowers.

DELICATE SOULS

There are tired and delicate souls

that break just like pieces of glass,

tremble like autumn leaves, even

from a single, spontaneous word.

The wind takes and throws them

on the ground, under the tempest;

they get wet and trampled down

in an anonymous and lonely road.

There, you will find even my soul.

WHO WILL PROTECT YOU?

Who will protect you from anxieties

when I am no longer in this universe,

who’ll caress your beautiful forehead

saying, “Let’s sleep, for it is late”?

Who will whisper words of comfort,

the ones that flow just like a stream,

who will give you a caress, a smile,

waking up your anima and fantasy?

Who will accompany you in a dream,

speak to you and touch you sweetly,

who will kiss you, who will love you

with passion when I won’t be here?

THE FIRES

It is nothing else, only a bit of nostalgia

in this foggy, cold and anonymous city,

where all the days are the same, where

a pure and a limpid soul is broken.

It is nothing else, just a memory that this

winter brought me from afar—the image

of an old stove and our frozen hands on it.

My dear mother blew on a fire that didn’t

light at all. Sparks were flying in the room

like a thousand shining stars.

Her breath lit the embers and, in the soul,

the fire of love and affection. Now that

she is not here anymore, all the fires are

extinguished. Maybe forever.

IRMA KURTI is an Albanian poet, writer, lyricist, journalist, and translator. She is a naturalized Italian and lives in Bergamo, Italy. In 2020, she became the honorary president of WikiPoesia, the encyclopedia of poetry. Irma Kurti is a member of the jury for several literary competitions in Italy and also a translator for the Ithaca Foundation in Spain. Irma Kurti has published more than 100 works, including books of poetry, fiction and translations. Her books have been translated and published in 21 countries.

Poetry from Eva Petropoulou Lianou

Middle aged European woman in a black and white checkered cap, with light brown dark hair. Text surrounding her is in gold and frames her with awards and "World Peace Letters Prize 2025."

War

Smile not exist

Happiness is stopped

Hungry stomach

Hungry soul

Enough

Tired from the bodies

That are afraid of their shadows

I would like to have a man who speaks truth

Who act

Who believes

In power of love

Words

Silence is not the answer

When Sun rise

Moon is a light that

Give birth

To our dreams

Action

We can only trust

When the reality

appears

We don’t need

so small minds

We are here

to believe

In our thoughts

And in our principles

When the miracle

is happening

Only Flour

Can give the solution

To a hungry mouth

…..

He will succeed

He will succeed

Any day or night

You tell him 

It is a fantasy

An impossible dream…

He was fighting

Every minute

Every month

Every year

For every bad word

Bad advice

For every pain he felt

For every night he spent without sleeping

He will succeed

For every No

For every hard time

For every difficult day

He will succeed

He will find the strength

Come out in the light

His heart full of joy

And happiness

He will succeed

He will celebrate

All those years

Of sadness

All Those tears

Of unhappiness

He will forget

He will move forward

He will succeed

He will win his battle

Because he has a warrior heart!!!!

Eva Lianou Petropoulou, Official candidate for Nobel Peace Prize 2024, International poet living in Greece.

Essay from O‘ktamova Shakxnozabonu

Technology of Artificial Tooth Implantation and Post-Treatment Care

Alfraganus University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dentistry, 3rd-year student O‘ktamova Shakxnozabonu

Annotation: Artificial tooth implantation (implantation), X-ray and 3D scan to evaluate jawbone condition, avoiding hard or sticky foods, visiting the dentist every 6 months, cleaning with a soft toothbrush, the success rate of artificial tooth implantation

Keywords: Artificial tooth, psychological condition, preparatory stage, implantation, prosthetics, diabetes, osteoporosis, inflammation, osseointegration, laser implantation, computed tomography.Artificial tooth implantation (implantation) is one of the most important and widely used fields in modern dentistry. This technology helps restore the patient’s aesthetic appearance and chewing function in cases of tooth loss. Artificial tooth implantation not only restores external appearance but also improves psychological well-being. This article analyzes implantation technologies, their success rates, and post-treatment care.

Technology of Artificial Tooth Implantation Artificial teeth are implanted into the jawbone using titanium-based implants. This process includes several stages: Preparatory stage: The patient undergoes a general examination. The condition of the jawbone is assessed using X-ray and 3D scan. Implantation: The implant is placed into the jawbone using special instruments. Local anesthesia is used during this stage. Integration: The implant fuses with the bone (osseointegration). This process takes 3–6 months. Prosthetics: In the final stage, the artificial tooth is placed on top of the implant. Today, the process is carried out with much more precision due to computer-assisted planning, navigation surgery, and laser technologies. The success rate of artificial tooth implantation is around 90–98%.

The following factors influence it: Patient’s age: Usually applied to patients older than 18 with fully developed jawbones. Health condition: Conditions like diabetes, osteoporosis, and smoking can negatively affect the success of implantation. Oral hygiene: If hygiene is not maintained, inflammation and infection may occur. Surgical expertise and technology: It is important for the surgery to be performed by an experienced specialist using modern technologies. According to statistical data, the success rate has increased in the last 10 years. Especially, the use of laser implantation and computer tomography reduces the chance of error.

Post-Treatment Care Proper care after implantation is very important. The following steps should be followed: Brush teeth twice a day and use dental floss; Visit the dentist every 6 months for a check-up; Avoid hard or sticky foods; Quitting smoking – this reduces inflammation around the implant; Clean with a soft toothbrush. In addition, patients may be advised to use special antiseptic mouth rinses and antibiotics. — Conclusion: The technology of artificial tooth implantation is a great achievement in modern dentistry. To achieve successful results, not only the technological process but also the patient’s health and post-treatment care play an important role.

References:

1. Proffit, W. R., Fields, H. W., & Sarver, D. M. (2013). Contemporary Orthodontics (5th ed.). Mosby Elsevier.

2. Graber, L. W., Vanarsdall, R. L., & Vig, K. W. (2016). Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques (6th ed.). Elsevier.

3. Bishara, S. E. (2001). Textbook of Orthodontics. W.B. Saunders Company.

 4. Misch, C. E. (2015). Contemporary Implant Dentistry (3rd ed.). Mosby.

5. Albrektsson, T., & Johansson, C. (2001). Osteoinduction, osteoconduction and osseointegration. European Spine Journal, 10(Suppl 2), S96–S101.

Essay from Maftuna Rustamova

Great heritage of Bukhara 

In the history of mankind, there are great personalities – they guided the whole society through their life, activities, and heritage, inspiring hearts. Ghulam Shomurod’s book” The Value of the Great ” expresses at a high artistic level the duty to such great people – the need to understand and preserve their dignity.

The poems contained in the book are not limited to reflecting the lives of historical figures. Through them, the poet encourages each reader to reflect, reflect and realize the national self.The words of Ghulam Shomurod are not simple-they are painful, but hopeful; whiny, but patient. In each line we feel the heavy but honorable burden of greatness.

In his work, the poet speaks of the dignity of our great – grandfathers-Amir Temur, Alisher Navoi, Jaloliddin Manguberdi, Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur-as well as figures of the pride of the land, each of whom makes a deep observation about what role model for today’s younger generation, what lessons their life and work are rich in. It is this aspect that determines the uniqueness of the book.

” The dignity of the great ” is 

Great heritage of Bukhara. 

In the history of mankind, there are great personalities – they guided the whole society through their life, activities and heritage, inspiring hearts. Ghulam Shomurod’s book” The Value of the Great ” expresses at a high artistic level the duty to such great people – the need to understand and preserve their dignity.

The poems contained in the book are not limited to reflecting the lives of historical figures. Through them, the poet encourages each reader to reflect, reflect and realize the national self.The words of Ghulam Shomurod are not simple-they are painful, but hopeful; whiny, but patient. In each line we feel the heavy but honorable burden of greatness.

In his work, the poet speaks of the dignity of our great – grandfathers-Amir Temur, Alisher Navoi, Jaloliddin Manguberdi, Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur-as well as figures of the pride of the land, each of whom makes a deep observation about what role model for today’s younger generation, what lessons their life and work are rich in. It is this aspect that determines the uniqueness of the book.

”The Dignity of the Great ” is not just a collection of poems. This is a textbook of values, a lesson in history, a path to spiritual purification. The book encourages everyone to look back at their roots, recognize their identity, and most importantly – to honor the legacy of our great ancestors.

Obviously, this work can be an important tool in the education of young people, especially in the preservation and strengthening of our nationality in the era of today’s information attacks. The melodic, sermazmun lines of Ghulam Shomurad help young people to find answers to questions about what is greatness, what is value.

In place of the conclusion, it can be said that “The Value of the Great” is a spiritual – spiritual guide book that should be read today and put into practice tomorrow. Each stanza in it is significant in that there is a memory of the nation, confidence in the pride and prospects of our people.

Bukhara region, Jondor district, 30th comprehensive school, 9th grade student, Maftuna Rustamova

Poetry from Muqimova Nazora

Central Asian teen girl with long dark hair, earrings, and a gray and black floral blouse.

Code Magic

Life on the screen, not on paper,

Paint the hidden meaning in each bar.

Programmer-Dream Builder man,

It will be built by order with future codes.

Light flashes inside the outputs,

In mistakes, patience turns into a chariot.

A few words-if, another, for and time,

A whole file hidden in simple lines.

The screen also lights up at night,

A wonderful plan that fills the heart.

Dreams with adjacent numbers,

Future holes with a mouse click.

Programming-fan-she is a creative singer,

The power of the soul grows through mistakes.

Everyone who writes the code-master of dreams,

Creator, builder, epic of the future

The daughter of Muqimova Nazaro Nurillo, I was born on June 26, 2005 in the Bukhara region of the Republic of Uzbekistan. I am currently a 2nd year student of Navoi State University PT: Faculty of Exact Sciences of Information Systems Technology.

Throughout my student life, I was the leader of faculty volunteers. I also write articles, poems and stories on a variety of topics. I am actively engaged in creativity, technology, ecology and social sphere.

In general, I am interested in every field and I work as hard as I can on myself, putting all my efforts into different fields.