National and Cultural Features of Phraseological Units in the Uzbek Language

Kokand University, Andijan Branch
Faculty of Philology and Language Teaching
Uzbek Language, Group 25-07, 1st Year Student
Habibullayeva Laylokhon Zarifjon kizi

Annotatsiya:
Ushbu maqolada o‘zbek tilidagi frazeologizmlarning milliy-madaniy xususiyatlari, ularning xalq tafakkuri, qadriyatlari va turmush tarzi bilan uzviy bog‘liqligi tahlil etiladi. Frazeologik birliklarning mazmunida xalqning mentaliteti, tarixiy tajribasi, urf-odat va an’analari aks etgani ilmiy asosda yoritiladi. Shuningdek, maqolada o‘zbek tilidagi barqaror iboralarning badiiy-estetik va ma’naviy yuklamasi, ularning xalq og‘zaki ijodi hamda milliy o‘zlikni ifodalashdagi o‘rni misollar asosida tahlil qilinadi. Tadqiqot natijalariga ko‘ra, frazeologizmlar o‘zbek xalqining dunyoqarashi, axloqiy mezonlari va madaniy boyligini namoyon etuvchi muhim til birliklari sifatida baholanadi.

Kalit so‘zlar: frazeologizm, milliy madaniyat, xalq tafakkuri, qadriyat, mentalitet, an’ana, o‘zlik, til, badiiy ifoda.

Annotation:
This article analyzes the national and cultural features of phraseologisms in the Uzbek language and their close connection with the people’s mentality, values, and way of life. It is scientifically substantiated that the meanings of phraseological units reflect the historical experience, traditions, and worldview of the Uzbek people. The article also examines the artistic, aesthetic, and spiritual significance of stable expressions in Uzbek, illustrating their role in folk creativity and in expressing national identity. The research concludes that phraseologisms are important linguistic units that represent the worldview, moral principles, and cultural richness of the Uzbek nation.

Keywords: phraseologism, national culture, folk mentality, values, mentality, tradition, identity, language, artistic expression.

Аннотация:
В данной статье анализируются национально-культурные особенности фразеологизмов в узбекском языке, их тесная связь с народным менталитетом, ценностями и образом жизни. Научно обосновано, что в значении фразеологических единиц отражаются исторический опыт, традиции и мировоззрение узбекского народа. В статье рассматриваются художественно-эстетическая и духовная значимость устойчивых выражений, их роль в устном народном творчестве и выражении национальной самобытности. В результате исследования установлено, что фразеологизмы являются важными языковыми единицами, отражающими мировоззрение, моральные принципы и культурное богатство узбекского народа.
Ключевые слова: фразеологизм, национальная культура, народное мышление, ценности, менталитет, традиции, самобытность, язык, художественное выражение.

INTRODUCTION
The language of every nation is its spiritual wealth and an expression of its mentality. Through language, a nation reflects its worldview, traditions, and historical lifestyle. In this regard, phraseology is considered one of the brightest examples of national thinking and culture. Phraseological units in the Uzbek language also deeply reflect the lifestyle, values, and psychology of the Uzbek people. Expressing a simple idea through phraseology gives speech imagery and expressiveness. Nowadays, their usage has become common in social networks, memes, and advertisements. For example, the phrase “to disconnect from the Internet” is understood as being left behind from news or trends.

Many linguists have thoroughly studied Uzbek phraseology. For instance, Sh. Rahmatullayev is one of the founders of Uzbek phraseology. He compiled the Explanatory Dictionary of Uzbek Phraseological Units and developed the theoretical foundations of phraseology. N. Mahmudov conducted research on the role of phraseological units in literary language and their national-cultural aspects.

Phraseological units of the Uzbek language are linguistic elements that reflect the nation’s history and way of life. The contribution of the above-mentioned scholars is invaluable in the scientific study of these expressions.
The main purpose of this article is to study the national-cultural features of Uzbek phraseological units and analyze their usage on artificial intelligence platforms.

MAIN PART
At the beginning of the 20th century, phraseological units began to be studied as a separate field of linguistics. The general theoretical issues of phraseology were first investigated by the French linguist Charles Bally. In his works, Charles Bally systematized word combinations and, based on their meanings and syntactic features, referred to the stable combinations used as a whole as phraseological units.¹ According to Sh. Rahmatullayev, many expressions originate from ancient Turkic languages and have preserved their meanings to this day. In the studies of E. Begmatov and M. Mirtojiyev, the lifestyle, values, traditions, and mentality of the Uzbek people are revealed through phraseological units. Phraseological units are closely connected with the life, values, and national-cultural characteristics of the people. They enrich the artistic expressive possibilities of the language and add expressiveness, imagery, and national spirit to speech.

Review of sources used
During the preparation of this article, several scientific sources related to issues of phraseology were utilized. In her research, M. Asqarova provides detailed information about the lexical-semantic features of Uzbek phraseological units, their structural types, and their role in the language. The scholar’s views served as an important source in shaping the theoretical foundations of phraseology. Based on her scientific views, phraseological units represent the richest layer of the people’s language and culture, embodying their spiritual world, lifestyle, and national-cultural characteristics.

As a result of the works of A. Madlayeva and A. Hojiyev, phraseology has been recognized as a separate branch of Uzbek linguistics. The structure, meaning, types, and grammatical features of phraseological units have been clearly defined.
Use of Phraseological Units on Artificial Intelligence Platforms
In today’s era of globalization, artificial intelligence and digital technologies are creating new interpretations of linguistic units. Platforms such as ChatGPT, Google, and DeepL work with phraseological units during translation, processing, and text analysis. However, the national color of language is most vividly expressed through phraseology itself. Artificial intelligence often translates phraseological units literally or interprets them incorrectly. Therefore, deep linguistic knowledge is required to correctly identify and contextually translate phraseological expressions.

For example, phraseological units such as “miyasi qotmoq” (to be confused), “kallasiga keltirmoq” (to realize), “tishi o’tmoq” (to become experienced) may be translated by AI literally as “freeze of brain”, “bring to head”, or “tooth becomes sharp”. This leads to distortion of meaning.
That is why, in the process of integrating phraseological units into AI platforms, the following aspects must be taken into account:
historical formation of the expression connection with national mentality semantic field usage contexts.

Conclusion

In conclusion, phraseological units are the richest layer of a nation’s worldview, cultural memory, and mentality. They create imagery in language, give speech a national spirit, and express meaning more strongly. Since the 20th century, phraseology has developed as an independent scientific field in Uzbek linguistics and continues to develop consistently even today. In the modern digital era, the correct application of phraseological units on artificial intelligence platforms is becoming increasingly relevant. This process plays an important scientific and practical role in correctly integrating the richness of the Uzbek language into the global information space, preserving the national linguistic heritage, and transferring the cultural spirit of the people to future generations.

References
Shirvonova, Z. A. (2023). Dissertation. Termiz.
Rahmatullayev, Sh. (1978). Modern Uzbek Literary Language. Tashkent: O‘quvchi.
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Hands That Heal

I have seen the world through broken eyes,
Where silence screams and reason dies,
Yet even there, beneath the pain,
A trembling soul still seeks the rain.

I do not ask for thanks or name,
For love is never born of fame
Each drop of kindness that we give,
Becomes the reason hearts still live.

If madness walks, I walk beside,
No judgment there, no hate to hide.
For every wound I’ve tried to seal,
I’ve learned, it’s love that truly heals

Mohan Maharana is a renowned social worker dedicated to humanitarian service and community upliftment. Over the years, he has personally helped more than 2,000 mentally ill individuals find treatment, dignity, and hope. His current focus lies in promoting voluntary blood donation and raising awareness about its life-saving importance. Beyond his social work, he also serves as the Global Director of the World Union of Poets, contributing to the union’s mission of uniting voices across cultures through poetry and compassion.

Not Much of a Poem

Why does every poet have a poem

called “poem,” and why do empty bottles

seem more poetic than anything

I ever called a “poem”? 

Metaphorical drowning a joy

like a first drink on a Friday night,

but also the sort of death that feels as if it should rhyme.

On my best mornings, I’m a puddle

in love with its own evaporation,

while the sun writes a ‘Dear John’ letter

all over my closed eyes.

SAD

Winter nights the colour of whisky

because it’s better than darkness

telling the same story about shortening days and snow

clean as a funeral shroud.

Happiness an empty glass,

while blacked out laughter

better than another evening

remembering there’s less and less light

and how my bed is inviting like a grave.

Background Noise

Better than silence,

and even if it doesn’t know

my name and can never learn it,

it welcomes me and this poem home,

along with so many others

who believe they’re louder

than they are.  

The Importance of Bank Loans and Investment Activities in the Development of Regional Economies

Chöliyev Nurbek Rözimbek o‘g‘li

Karshi State Technical University

1st-year student, Faculty of Economics        

Annotation: The article highlights the role of bank lending and investment activities in the development of regional economies. It analyzes the support of small and medium-sized businesses through bank loans, as well as the provision of housing and social needs for the population via mortgage and consumer loans. Furthermore, the significance of investment activities in modernizing regional infrastructure, creating new production capacities, attracting foreign investments, and generating new jobs is revealed. As practical examples, projects implemented by commercial banks of Uzbekistan, including “Mikrokreditbank,” “Agrobank,” “Ipoteka Bank,” and other financial institutions, are presented. In conclusion, findings and practical recommendations for improving credit and investment policies are provided.      

Keywords: Regional economy, commercial banks, credit policy, microcredits, mortgage, investment activity, infrastructure, small business, foreign investments, economic stability.      

Introduction       

Today, the role of the banking system is invaluable in modernizing the economy and ensuring sustainable development. In particular, bank loans provided by commercial banks and ongoing investment activities play a crucial role in the process of regional economic development. In the Republic of Uzbekistan, the comprehensive development of regions, improvement of living standards, and support for small businesses and private entrepreneurship are among the priority areas of state policy. In this context, the activities of banks, which serve as the main source of financial resources, occupy a special place.       

In regional development, bank lending serves as a key instrument for financing small and medium-sized enterprises and for expanding the agricultural, manufacturing, and service sectors. At the same time, investment activities facilitate the implementation of infrastructure projects, the creation of new production capacities, and the realization of innovative ideas.The relevance of this topic lies in the necessity of ensuring the stable functioning of the banking system in order to accelerate economic growth and reduce disparities between regions. By improving credit policy and further enhancing the investment climate, new jobs can be created in the regions, household incomes can increase, and poverty levels can be reduced.

Therefore, this article analyzes the role of bank loans and investment activities in the development of regional economies, as well as examines existing challenges and possible ways to address them.       

The Role of Bank Loans in Regional Economic Development        

Bank loans are considered one of the main financial sources in the development of regional economies. Loans provided through banks play an important role in expanding production, establishing new enterprises, modernizing existing capacities, and developing the service sector. In recent years, large-scale reforms have been implemented in the Republic of Uzbekistan to liberalize credit policy and create favorable conditions for business entities.       

In particular, in accordance with presidential decrees, the provision of preferential loans by commercial banks has been introduced, yielding significant results in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship in the regions. According to statistical data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the total volume of loans allocated to the economy by commercial banks in 2023 exceeded 480 trillion Uzbek soums, which is nearly 20 percent higher compared to the previous year. A substantial portion of these loans was directed toward financing small business entities and regional development projects.For example, loans provided by Mikrokreditbank and Agrobank for the development of agriculture and family entrepreneurship have contributed to the creation of thousands of new jobs. In addition, mortgage loans issued by Ipoteka Bank aimed at improving housing conditions have also played a significant role in raising living standards in the regions.

Taking Fergana region as an example, in 2023 commercial banks allocated loans totaling nearly 14 trillion Uzbek soums, of which 60 percent were directed to small businesses and private entrepreneurship entities. This indicator clearly demonstrates the crucial importance of bank lending in regional economic development. Thus, bank loans contribute to regional economic development by:supporting small and medium-sized enterprises;creating new jobs; increasing household incomes;strengthening the industrial potential of regions;modernizing infrastructure.

The Impact of Investment Activities on Regional Development

Another important factor in regional economic development is investment activity. Investments serve not only as a source for expanding production, but also for introducing new technologies, developing modern infrastructure, and establishing the production of competitive goods. In recent years, the investment policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan has undergone significant reforms. Favorable conditions have been created for foreign investors, free economic zones have been established, and numerous investment projects have been financed through domestic banks.

According to statistical data, the total volume of investments attracted to the economy of Uzbekistan in 2023 exceeded 350 trillion Uzbek soums, of which nearly 30 percent were financed through bank loans. In particular, Asaka Bank actively participated in financing large investment projects in the automotive, chemical, and metallurgical industries; National Bank of Uzbekistan supported projects in the energy, tourism, and infrastructure sectors; and Qishloq Qurilish Bank implemented numerous investment programs in the housing and construction sector.Significant results have also been observed at the regional level.

For example, in Fergana region, investment projects totaling more than 2 trillion Uzbek soums were financed through banks in 2023. As a result, new manufacturing enterprises were launched, and more than 7,000 new jobs were created in the region.Investment activity influences regional development in the following ways:modernizing infrastructure (roads, electricity supply, water networks);increasing industrial capacity and creating new production facilities;expanding employment opportunities and increasing household incomes;enhancing the investment attractiveness of regions and attracting new foreign investments.Thus, cooperation between investment activity and the banking system plays a decisive role in ensuring regional economic stability.

Conclusion and Recommendations

The analyses presented above demonstrate that bank lending and investment activities play a decisive role in regional economic development. Loans provided by commercial banks contribute to the growth of small businesses and private entrepreneurship, increase agricultural efficiency, improve housing provision for the population, create new production capacities, and expand the service sector.Investment activity, in turn, serves as a key factor in establishing modern infrastructure in regions, introducing advanced technologies into production, creating new jobs, and enhancing the overall economic potential of regions.

Cooperation between banks and international financial institutions strengthens the inflow of foreign investments and facilitates the integration of regions into the global economy.

Based on these findings, the following conclusions and recommendations can be proposed:

1. Diversification of bank lending is necessary. Increasing the volume of financing for various sectors, including tourism, services, and innovative projects, will enhance the effectiveness of credit policy in the regions.

2. Expansion of microfinance services is required. In particular, increasing microloans to support family entrepreneurship, women’s businesses, and youth entrepreneurship will have a positive impact on regional economic development.

3. Further improvement of the investment climate is essential. Creating favorable conditions for attracting domestic and foreign investments through banks, along with strengthening tax incentives and guarantee mechanisms, is highly advisable.

4. Strengthening the financing of regional infrastructure projects. Expanding bank lending and investment programs for transport, energy, housing, and social infrastructure development will ensure regional economic stability.

5. Acceleration of the digitalization of the banking system. Simplifying lending processes and monitoring investment projects through digital technologies will improve the efficiency of financial services in the regions.In conclusion, the importance of bank lending and investment activities in regional economic development cannot be overstated. Credit policies and investment projects implemented by banks are creating new economic opportunities in the regions, improving living standards, and contributing to the overall economic stability of the country.    

References

1. Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. “The New Uzbekistan Development Strategy for 2022–2026.” Collection of Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Tashkent, 2022.2. Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan. “Statistical Data on the Banking and Financial Sector of the Republic of Uzbekistan (End of 2023).” Official website: www.cbu.uz3. Karimov, A. Banking and Financial Markets. Tashkent: Economics Publishing House, 2021.4. Abdurahmonov, Q. Theory and Practice of Investments. Tashkent: Science and Technology Publishing House, 2020.5. Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Collection of Regional Development Indicators, 2023. Tashkent.6. Mikrokreditbank Official Website. “Microfinance Practices and Projects.”

www.mikrokreditbank.uz

The Kara-Khanid State and Its Development

Student of Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy

Xudoyberdiyeva Mohiniso

Annotation

The Kara-Khanid State, which emerged in Central Asia between the 9th and 12th centuries, was one of the earliest Muslim Turkic states and played a significant role in political and cultural life. During their rule, Islam spread widely, mosques and madrasahs were constructed, and trade and crafts flourished. The works of Yusuf Khass Hajib, Qutadghu Bilig, and Mahmud al-Kashgari, Divanu Lughat al-Turk, belong to this period. Although the Kara-Khanids eventually weakened, they strengthened Islamic values in the region and greatly contributed to the cultural development of Turkic peoples.

Keywords: Qutadghu Bilig, Transoxiana, Central Asia, Muslim Turkic state, Islam, culture.

Introduction

Research in this field focuses on examining the role of Turkic states in the history of Central Asia, and the Kara-Khanid Khanate occupies an important place in this process. According to scholarly studies, during the period of the Uyghur Khaganate, the Karluks—composed of three major tribes—were among its subjects. In 756–757 they grew in strength and sought to seize the throne. The internal struggle that began in 789 prevented their success, causing them to separate from the Uyghurs and migrate toward the region of Jetisu, where they later established a new khaganate.

Sources published in Chinese and Uyghur languages describe in detail the historical and ethnic situation in Central Asia before the formation of the Kara-Khanid Khanate. According to these works, the political map of the region underwent repeated changes over several centuries: internal conflicts, wars, and invasions led some states to decline while others flourished.

Main Part

Historical Context and Migrations

Chinese scholars report that after the fall of the Turkic Khaganate, large migration processes took place in Central Asia for nearly two centuries. This intensified after the Uyghur Khaganate, founded in 744 in present-day Mongolia, collapsed in 840. Several factors contributed to the downfall of the Uyghur state: internal power struggles, widespread drought, disease, and harsh winters that devastated livestock. Discontented officials allied with the Kyrgyz, attacked the royal palace, and killed the khagan. Consequently, the Uyghur Khaganate disintegrated, and its population dispersed.

A large group of Uyghurs abandoned their homeland and moved westward, eventually settling in the pastures of Jetisu. When internal unrest broke out within the Uyghur Khaganate, the Karluks were among the first to withdraw from the confederation and migrate to Jetisu—present-day southeastern Kazakhstan. According to Chinese researchers, the Karluks belonged to the “Toqquz Oghuz” (Nine Oghuz) tribal union and constituted a significant portion of the population of the Uyghur state.

By the 9th century, the Karluks had gained considerable political influence and consisted of three principal tribes: Bulak (Muyolo), Sabak (Chjisi), and Mashli (Tashli. Some scholars, including Vey Liangtao, refer to them as one of the “eleven Uyghur” groups.

Islamization and Cultural Development

By the time the Kara-Khanid State was established and began consolidating political authority, most of the population of Transoxiana and surrounding territories had embraced Islam. During this period, Islam reached a high level of development and gradually became a distinct cultural system.

This religious transformation also influenced the Turkic tribes within the Kara-Khanid realm. Due to their close interactions with the settled population of Movarounnahr, the nomadic and semi-nomadic peoples gradually adopted Islam. In Transoxiana and Khwarazm, pastoral tribes living near urban settlements accepted Islam nearly simultaneously with the settled population. Nomadic groups living along the Syr Darya and further north also converted between the 9th and 10th centuries.

According to historical sources, in 960 alone, approximately 200,000 Turkic households embraced Islam.

The rulers of the Kara-Khanid State recognized the significance of Islam and actively supported the development of Islamic culture. Satuk Kara Khan was the first Turkic ruler to convert to Islam, adopting the Muslim name Abd al-Karim Satuk Kara Khan. During his reign, numerous Turkic tribes—Karluk, Chigil, Yaghma, Khalaj, and others—converted to Islam. This process played a major role in unifying the state and shaping its political stability.

Conclusion

The Kara-Khanid State successfully united various Turkic tribes and established a strong central authority. They strengthened trade routes, enhanced economic stability, and paid great attention to cultural and scholarly development. Madrasahs, mosques, and cultural centers were built in cities such as Samarkand and Bukhara.

The Kara-Khanids actively promoted Islam, ensuring both religious and political unity within their territories. Therefore, this state represents an important stage in the consolidation of governance and the cultural advancement of Central Asia.

References

1. Irpan To‘xtaev. Kara-Khanid Silver Coins Minted in the First Quarter of the 11th Century. Tashkent, 2015.

2. Vey Liangtao. Kalaxan Wangchao Shigao, p. 72.

3. Ibid., pp. 66–73.

4. Khojaev K.A. On the Terms “Jyushing Ugu”, “Jyushing Tele” and “Jyushing Xueyhe” in Chinese Sources. Oriental Studies, Tashkent, 2004, pp. 223–228.

5. Khojaev A. Data from Ancient Chinese Sources on the Ethnic History of Central Asia. Tashkent, 2017, pp. 239–252, 356.

6. Wikipedia.

7. Ablat Khodjaev, Dilrabo Turdieva. The History of the Kara-Khanid Khanate in the Research of Scholars of the People’s Republic of China. Tashkent, 2021.

Xudoyberdiyeva Mohiniso was born on May 22, 2006, in Denov district, Surxondaryo region. She is currently a second-year student at the Faculty of History, Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy.

Time / still moves / while standing still

Is political time, is archipelago
time. “Why should we have
half the islands on one time &
the other half on another when
they’re only fifteen minutes apart?”
So some adjusted the local IDL
with an eastern bulge while others
moved it westwards. On Taveuni

Island, in the Fiji archipelago, one
can stand across the actual Prime
Meridian, have one foot in today, the
other in yesterday. Then, without
moving an inch, have one foot in to-
morrow while still balancing in today.

wingding

Pigeons & buses
jostle for space

in the eye of
the hurricane.

alt-Zen

Seeking peace
from a piece
of pizza.


Intelligent Design

He considered poems to be
a form of get well cards, was
always upset that they never
came in addressed envelopes.

A note

Being an expat-
riate doesn’t

mean being an
ex-patriot. I

still cling to my
country of origin.

Fender Bender

A within-subjects study is investi-
gating whether using multidose
vials or old-school flash cards is

more efficacious. Both are some-
what pointless, & may be hazardous.
Even dead batteries can still produce

some electricity. It’s why, to overcome
its innate low speeds, a Pokémon of
Sassy nature welcomes Bitter berries.

ΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ ΣΟΦΙΑ (Ποίημα)

Σε κάποια μέρη μακρινά

Μια παιδική καρδιά σκιρτά

Ψάχνει ειρήνη για να βρει

Μέσα στου κόσμου τη βοή.

Παντού ακούει στεναγμούς

Βάσανα, λύπες και καημούς

Στέκεται μόνο κι απορεί

Όλα αυτά παρατηρεί.

-Τα πράγματα είναι απλά

Αν τα κοιτάς από ψηλά

Τ ’ασήμαντα μην τα ποθείς

Μέσα σου ειρήνη για να βρεις.

Άκου για λίγο την φωνή

Την άδολη, την παιδική

Μην ψάχνεις άσκοπες  στιγμές

Δόξες και μνείες φοβερές.

Ούτε το κέρδος να κοιτάς

Μονάχα να χαμογελάς

Σαν την αγάπη θα γευτείς

Μόνο αυτή θα επιζητείς.

Στο λέω εγώ –ένα παιδί

Που ξέρει λίγα απ’ τη ζωή

Μα ξέρει όμως πιο πολλά

Απ’ των Μεγάλων τα Δεινά.

ΣΥΝΤΟΜΟ ΒΙΟΓΡΑΦΙΚΟΗ Μάντυ (Διαμάντω) Πιστικού γεννήθηκε το 1974 στον Πειραιά. Λάτρης των Τεχνών και των Γραμμάτων, ξεκίνησε από πολύ μικρή να γράφει τα πρώτα της ποιήματα, στίχους και μουσικές συνθέσεις. Δίδαξε Αγγλικά επί σειρά ετών, δίνοντας έμφαση στα παιδιά με μαθησιακές δυσκολίες και την Τέχνη ως μέσο έκφρασης και διδασκαλίας. Διατέλεσε ως μέλος της TESOL Greece. Εργάζεται ως διοικητικό προσωπικό στο Εθνικό Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης. Αποφοίτησε  από το τμήμα  Ελληνικού Πολιτισμού στο Ελληνικό Ανοιχτό Πανεπιστήμιο έχοντας κερδίσει υποτροφίες αριστείας για όλα τα  έτη των σπουδών της. Είναι κάτοχος του μεταπτυχιακού ‘Λαϊκός πολιτισμός και Λογοτεχνία’ στο ΕΚΠΑ. Έργα της έχουν διακριθεί σε διάφορους λογοτεχνικούς διαγωνισμούς. Γράφει για να εκφράσει τα συναισθήματα και τις ανησυχίες τις για διάφορα θέματα ενώ παράλληλα ονειρεύεται και πασχίζει να συμβάλλει σε έναν καλύτερο κόσμο

WISDOM OF A CHILD

Ιn far-off places, out of sight,

A child’s heart stirs with gentle light.

It seeks for peace, a place to be,

Inside this world’s uncertainty.

It hears the sighs from every land,

The suffering hard to understand.

It stands alone, with wondering eyes,

Watching the sorrows as they rise.

“Things can be simple, can’t you see,

When viewed with calm serenity?

Don’t chase the things that fade away—

Find peace within your heart today.”

“Listen a moment to the sound

Of innocence that’s all around.

Don’t search for vain and hollow praise,

Or glory lost in fleeting days.”

“Don’t look for profit, gold, or gain;

Just smile beyond the world’s disdain.

Taste love, and once you feel it grow,

That’s all you’ll ever need to know.”

“I tell you this—though I’m a child,

Still learning in a world so wild—

I know some truths, though small I seem,

More than the grown-ups dare to dream.”

SHORT BIO

Mandy (Diamanto) Pistikou was born in 1974 in Piraeus. A lover of Arts and Letters, she began writing her first poems, lyrics, and musical compositions at a very young age. She taught English for several years, with an emphasis on children with learning difficulties and on using Art as a means of expression and teaching. She has served as a member of TESOL Greece. She currently works as administrative staff at the National Rehabilitation Center. She graduated from the Hellenic Open University with a degree in Hellenic Culture, having been awarded excellence scholarships for every year of her studies. She holds an MA in “Folk Culture and Literature” from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her works have been distinguished in various literary competitions. She writes in order to express her emotions and concerns on various issues, while at the same time dreaming of and striving to contribute to a better world.