The Alchemist is a novel by Paulo Coelho that begins with the protagonist, a young boy named Santiago, having a dream twice, in which he finds a treasure near the pyramids. Santiago was a shepherd and could read and write. Although he had not traveled the world, his interests and dreams led him to travel to distant lands. In this, he finds the treasure he saw in his dream and follows the path of his dreams.
There is a beautiful sentence in the work “The Alchemist”: “When you really want something, you will definitely achieve it, because your dream also appears in the Spirit of the Universe, you were created for this, and the Spirit of the Universe helps you to make your dream come true, just like the signs given to Santiago, the advice of the gypsy woman and King Melchizedek, the help of the crystal seller, his journey through the desert with the English Alchemist, and his meeting with the real Alchemist, and finally his encounter with the robbers.
Also, in the work “The Alchemist”, it is shown that love and affection are not obstacles on the path to dreams, the pure love of the desert girl Fatima for Santiago and her support for the boy to find the treasure he is looking for on the path of his dreams, which encourages the boy to move towards his dreams. Because active a person who truly cares about the good of a person, who is always ready to support him, who is ready to understand and support him.
The story ends with Santiago, shedding tears, climbing the pyramids, where signs show the treasure through the crawling of a dung beetle, digging for the treasure and confronting the robbers there. A robber tells him his dream and gives him a sign, which causes Santiago to find the treasure he was looking for in the church. So he found his treasure, achieved his dream, even though he faced many difficulties, life truly rewards those who follow their destiny. Therefore, never give up on your dreams. Turn your dreams into goals, have good intentions, fill your heart with gratitude, and most importantly, work hard and strive for your goals, and you will definitely achieve your dreams!
Babajonova Charos is the daughter of Anvar Urganch State University, Faculty of Socio-Economic Sciences, 4rd stage student of history education.
THE CITY OF LIGHT AND LOVE: A Poet’s Heart Between Vietnam and Perth (Poems by Vo Thi Nhu Mai)
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Vo Thi Nhu Mai is a Vietnamese poet currently living and working in Perth, Western Australia. As an editor and translator, she has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Vietnamese voices across the globe. Apart from her many poetry books published in Vietnam and overseas, her work includes two major anthologies, The Rhythm of Vietnam and The Graceful Fold of Time, both of which compile the writings of over 250 Vietnamese authors living abroad. Each anthology sold out its 500-copy run and was launched in multiple Vietnamese provinces as well as in Perth, demonstrating the global resonance of Vietnamese diasporic literature. In her own poetry, Vo Thi Nhu Mai offers a gentle, genuine tribute to her two homes, Vietnam and Perth, through verses rich with cultural imagery, inclusive spirit, and lyrical simplicity. Her poems are as much about identity as they are about belonging; they celebrate diversity, friendship, and the harmony of everyday life. Below are four poems that beautifully reflect her voice, tender, observant, and deeply connected to place and people.
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1/The City of Light and Love
In this poem, Perth is painted as a vibrant mosaic of cultures. From fresh Italian bread to spicy Indian curries, from Mid-Autumn lanterns to Vietnamese bánh chưng on Tết, Mai acquires the richness of multicultural life with warmth and clarity. The city becomes a shared space where traditions meet, families celebrate, and everyone belongs. The closing stanza, “This is a city of light, friendship, and love”, is both a declaration and a quiet prayer for unity.
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THE CITY OF LIGHT AND LOVE (Vo Thi Nhu Mai)
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Perth shines under the warm sun The ocean waves dance, and the breeze feels fresh Birds sing in the bright blue sky Fields and hills stretch far and wide
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People from many places call Perth home They bring their cultures, traditions, and flavours Italians bake fresh bread with a wonderful smell Indian families cook curries rich with spices
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The Mid-Autumn Festival fills the streets with colour Lanterns glow, and the Chinese lion dance excites the crowd Vietnamese families gather to eat mooncakes Children laugh as they carry lanterns shaped like stars
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On Tết, Vietnamese homes fill with the scent of bánh chưng Red envelopes bring joy, and peach blossoms bloom Australian families enjoy meat pies at picnics Or camp under the shade of tall gum trees
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Families and friends gather in parks and vineyards Sharing food, laughter, and stories Children cheer at footy games While seagulls circle above the bustling fish market
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In Perth, everyone belongs No matter where we come from we are part of one big family This is a city of light, friendship, and love
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2/A Special Place
Here, the poet walks us through a school day in Perth through a child’s eyes. We see cultural differences not as barriers but as opportunities, for tasting new foods, making new friends, and learning kindness across languages. The simplicity of the language mirrors the purity of a child’s world, one where acceptance comes naturally, and joy is found in everyday moments.
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Perth is big, with a bright blue sky The ocean is clear, and the sun feels warm Each day is familiar, but there is always something new New people, new things, new ways to explore
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Our classroom is full of laughter Friends from many different places Some have dark hair and brown eyes Some have light hair and blue eyes like the sky
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Lunchtime is a chance to try something new Pizza from Italy, sushi from Japan, bread from Turkey Pho from Vietnam, tacos from Mexico We share our food and learn from each other
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Sometimes, I don’t understand everything Some friends speak quickly, and I need time But they wait for me Smiling, holding my hand, and making me feel welcome
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In Perth, I learn how to share To help my friends and show kindness Even though we speak different languages We all live under the same Perth sky
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3/The Adventure of Friends in Perth Garden
Nature takes centre stage in this joyful, imaginative piece. The animals of Perth, kangaroos, koalas, bunnies, even a playful squirrel, coexist in harmony, symbolizing the balance between humans and nature. Through this gentle narrative, Vo Thi Nhu Mai invites children and readers of all ages to fall in love with their surroundings and embrace the wonder in simple things.
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THE ADVENTURE OF FRIENDS IN PERTH GARDEN (Vo Thi Nhu Mai)
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The kangaroo hops around Walking through the green meadow It passes by the koala Sleeping peacefully under the shade of a tree
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Little birds flutter in the sky Their songs echo everywhere Nearby, the soft bunny hops Running quickly through the sweet grass
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A playful little squirrel Sneaks around the garden looking for seeds Suddenly, a butterfly flies by Its bright colours, like a beautiful painting.
Grasshoppers hop happily Their legs bouncing all over the ground A spider weaves its web Waiting for the morning, as beautiful as a poem
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The camel stands proudly Alongside the kangaroo, climbing the hill All the cheerful animals Live together in a vast land
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Let’s play with nature To love the wonders it brings Open your eyes wide Because Perth Garden is always beautiful Always full of joy
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4/ Together From Every Flower
This final poem reads like a love letter to inclusivity. Through the metaphor of a garden where every flower blooms differently, the poet speaks to the strength found in diversity. Children from different backgrounds come together to build a better future, a poignant reminder of the importance of compassion, unity, and shared dreams.
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TOGETHER FROM EVERY FLOWER (Vo Thi Nhu Mai)
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In the green garden, we all play Every child is safe and happy Each hand, each smile From many different countries, we are all friends
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The Australian sky is warm and bright We learn and love every day Every language, every skin But friendship is what makes us special
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Together, we build a world where Everyone can grow with pride We care for one another and share our dreams Like flowers growing under the sun
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From English, Vietnamese, to Chinese Every language is a new colour We learn from each culture Because we are all one big family
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Together, we walk on a shared path Reaching for our dreams Protecting every child, keeping them safe For a bright and happy future
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Vo Thi Nhu Mai’s poetry opens a window into a world where cultures meet without clashing, where nature and humanity thrive together, and where the heart carries both the scent of hoa mai and the breeze of the Indian Ocean. These poems are more than verses; they are bridges between homes, generations, and hearts.
I realized that I must live like a debtor, I am a chosen servant among thousands, I cannot go away like a stone falling into the water, I am not created by ordinary people, I am like that!
Don’t give me peace! Don’t give me obedience! Give me rebellion, give me struggle! Don’t give me excuses! Give me courage! Give me creation! Don’t give me light!
In the eyes that fall, there is a flowery poem, Or a white sweat on my forehead, Although I live as dust, earth, Being like a mountain under the feet of those who trample me!
Do not expect, despise, or praise anyone, Raise me, O Lord, give me your hand, Do not let my life be decided in the hands of the lowly, Give me the way to start great caravans!
*** Wiser thoughts have filled your mind, Life’s lesson is the most difficult lesson, Your bosses have led you to mirages, Sometimes you sow wheat when you don’t reap it!
You have been waiting for happiness from those who have lost everything, Your life has been tied to a long caravan of dreams, From those who have collected pearls in your eyes, Now give up hope and turn to your destiny!
You will laugh at your bitter fate, Your loved ones who have fallen from your heart, Your tears that have dried up like the moisture on the tip of your eyelashes, Your ones that have burned in the chaos of times!
You are a fleeting fragment like a cloud in the sky, You pour out your heart to the rains, While I connect my heavy chest to your heart, If only I could pick your sorrows like flowers…
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My sorrows fade away as the years pass, My life seeks happiness in your eyes, If I step into the arms of snow, my thirsty soul, If my wild imagination and restless thoughts freeze…
I would like mountains as high as my soul, If the sky falls, I would be proud of my chest! I will reach my feelings in a chaotic way, If I build a path from your memories… The streets are green… The night is dark… The whispers of the rain say your name, The curtains drawn over my heart are dim, Recall the distant past to me.
Poplars… Alley… Hazy street… A gaze that falls like an eyeball on the ground… The first shiver… The first kiss… The full moon night… The dear university that brought us together… My tears are a puddle under the trees, My longing has filled my heart, The path that leads to your bosom, O God, My heart has been entangled…
*** Was it a dream or a fog that I was so distracted by, Waiting for a companion on an incomprehensible path, My eyes filled with tears, I lived my whole life as autumn..
Am I a leaf or one that fell prematurely?! Crushed and broken at the foot of a hill, My sad gaze fixed on the sky, My body was buried in the dust…
I was an Eagle, right?! Ask, I was a Falcon!!! I landed on your wrist as a king – my enemy, The world was a lie, but I was real! You made me so many places, my beloved…
LIFE
Everything is repetitive, everything is old, The circle has been spinning since the dawn of time, The steps of life are faster than anything, The world is as black as your eyes, empty
I’m behind, you’re in front, in the middle is memory… The worry that has covered our face… The heart is forgetting its familiarity… What I lack is love and air…
It will rain, it will snow Seasons bring sadness, dust, Their thoughts are heavy, their moods are narrow, Can you forget a dildo like you?!
The wind asks, the thunder is loud, A soul in a distant hut, The belt is widening, the clouds are close, The sound of the drops…
I run back, my steps follow, I wake up startled, it’s all a dream, a dream… If one day I am absorbed in nothingness, if I leave, You make me like everything, my dear…
My heart is spreading, the shams are shooting arrows, A thousand and one birds do things in space, Chilly summer, cold autumn, dampness is cold Kuzacks give way to winter…
A epkin in the heart that vibrates like grass, Full of noisy silence right and left, Life is slow like tears in the eyes, The address is the late road between the eyebrows…
The address is a long way between the eyebrows!
*** To ask for mercy with such great love, Your head is like a stone, How hard it is to laugh and cry silently, One day we will see our hearts bloom like flowers on the ground…
I have become accustomed to the burdens that tear my neck, I have stopped caring about the heart-warming encouragements, I do not trust the promises that the sky kisses, I have no grudge, I will never hold a grudge against them…
Is a small cup of patience, The depths of my covenant are deep, Even the kiss of a false lover cannot be erased, Is the path of life always steep and steep?
I am leaving, my sky is raining heavily, In every struggle, my shovels have bitten the ground, Having lost heart from everyone who gave me hope, I am leaving, life has “planted” me…
It’s true that a passenger made a passenger, A lesson for someone, a fate for someone, I give a lot, I get a little in this fight, The height of the heart of a broken heart!
Did I head into spaces like air? A thousand and one mistakes in the tangled street of thoughts, Don’t let the winds blow my heart, Even if I fall, lift me up, God!
Latofat Amirova was born in 1997 in Kashkadarya region, Republic of Uzbekistan.
As a result, global warming is not only an environmental issue but also an economic and social one. It leads to serious problems such as climate change, rising sea levels, and a decrease in biodiversity.
Such changes pose significant threats to humanity: declining agricultural production, diminishing water resources, and increased pressure on healthcare systems, among others. Therefore, the issue of global warming requires international cooperation and necessitates that each of us contributes our part. To address this problem, it is crucial to implement modern technologies, utilize renewable energy sources, and promote an eco-friendly lifestyle. Global warming is one of the most pressing issues of modern times, related to the increase in the Earth’s average temperature. This process is primarily linked to the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as a result of human activities. Consequently, it leads to climate change, natural disasters, and the disruption of ecosystems.
There are many reasons for global warming.
The main causes of global warming include the burning of fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal), the use of chemicals in agriculture, and deforestation. These activities release carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap solar energy, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise.
Effects of Global Warming in the World
The effects of global warming are extensive. First, it leads to climate change, resulting in increased or decreased rainfall, droughts, and more frequent severe storms. Second, the melting of glaciers and rising sea levels threaten many coastal areas. Third, changes in habitats can affect animals and plants, potentially leading to a decrease in biodiversity
There are several solutions to mitigate global warming. First, diversifying energy sources and transitioning to renewable energy sources is essential. Solar, wind, and hydro energy can help reduce global warming. Second, improving energy efficiency and encouraging consumers to conserve energy is crucial. Third, preserving forests and planting new trees can help absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Global warming is a problem that threatens not just one country or region but the entire planet. Every individual, organization, and government must pay attention to this issue. Only by working together can we reduce global warming. This is vital not only for our generations but for our entire planet. The time to act is now!
Bakhora Bakhtiyorova Asliddin’s daughter was born 21 march 2006 in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Student of Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages. Volunteer ambassador, Member of the Juntos Por Letras writers organization in Argentina.
A plantation girl brought me a cup of water And I told her without restraint about my excitement My daughter, like a fish, says meow and is looking for a husband My wife is like a pearl looking for someones neck and thread My son was killed during another war My brother was shot according to laws that don’t exist Where are the plantations from? I thought and looked around Insane saliva flowed from my lips I looked at my so called hands I saw that I did not have a cup of water in my hands. I have nothing at all except a sick stomach One of my comrades in misfortune advised me to drink less cold water He said: “You never know, you’ll still catch a cold, you won’t be able to work, and you will be thrown into the ravine exhausted” I pulled a holey hat over my ears, took a shovel and began to dig a Siberian winter forest Someone at a distance chopped spruce and dragged them to the barn (in general, thats what we were ordered to) I began to dig a hole with all my might and then lay down in it and fell asleep as if I had never been there Finally, I crossed myself three times with a healthy mental finger
reprint by Exist otherwise *** a little woman told about how she was mutilated and I sat nearby and was silent as if I were a rapist I wondered how quickly kafka can turn into a beetle I wondered how fast a beetle could move during a fuck
like this I sat and stared madly at the little woman in lust someone came up to me and advised me to control myself
I replied that I like men more and left
on the way, I met a cat that was attacked by an insatiable male where did I go? no one knows this
when I got home, I masturbated and called a prostitute guy to tell him about his life well, then I fucked him and let him go
the sky exploded outside the window the sun watched as the prostitute guy stood naked near the closet I stood against the wall and pretended to be a closet
*** Skulls crack in a race under the soles Now I know what it’s like to be a god
Now I know what it’s like to be the god of death The crunch of nothingness is heard in the auricle ***sounds in the darkness are unknownlike hungry puppies eyes are darting around
the river burst here now we divide the silence in half and eat in silence
nobody knows what we are thinking honestly speaking I don’t even know who you are and who I am
we are all drowned and through our cries the flower of music grows reprint by
FEED THE HOLY*** The only thing worse than death is loving someone other than you Or than me Or The only thing worse than death is not loving you ?
*** і want to kiss the flower but it is poisoned a trampled sunbeam told me about this
the poisoned flower wants to kiss me the clot of night grows blacker inside my torn chest
*** My favorite war I dreamed of being killed by an air bomb I never wanted someone else to die instead of me
There’s nothing left to fear Outside the windows of big cities there is still a war going on And in small towns there are now not even windows
I want fuck with scientists A nuclear bomb must be born inside me The war around me must be undermined from within
*** war is homeland war is home war is land
war is cotton candy war is a kite war is an airborne kiss
air bomb my heart explodes my body is torn to pieces
і had the courage to be afraid when a stranger with the face of death knocked on the window
*** I am writing a letter asking for a chocolate bar Crunch in the mouth Pleasant bitterness in the mouth
I read your answer and my jaw tightens You do not love me Bitter taste in the mouth
I throw chocolate dreams out of my head I can never get you out of my head
