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Poetry from Wazed Abdullah
The land of Bangladesh In the land of Bangladesh, Where the monsoons bring life and breath, The people thrive with an unyielding zest, And their spirit shines through every test. From the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, To the tea plantations of Srimangal, Every inch of this country bears witness, To a beauty that's beyond measure or scale. With a rich history and vibrant culture, Bangladesh's story is one of grit and nurture, Where heroes and legends stand tall, Their stories echoing through every hall. The red and green flag waves high, A symbol of pride and unity in the sky, For a nation that stands strong and bold, Defying all odds with a heart of gold. So here's to Bangladesh, A land of wonders and endless zest, May her people always find their way, And her glory shine bright every day. Wazed Abdullah is a student of grade 8 in Harimohan Government High School, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.
Synchronized Chaos Mid-March 2023: Sense and Sensibility
Welcome to March’s second issue of Synchronized Chaos!
Our friend and collaborator Rui Carvalho reminds us about our Nature Writing Contest for 2022.
This is an invitation to submit poems and short stories related to trees, water, and nature conservation between now and the April 1st, 2023 deadline. More information and submission instructions here.
This month, Synchronized Chaos’ contributors explore our senses and perceptions of the world, and how we process them through thoughts and feelings.
Channie Greenberg sends us colorful images of marine and freshwater fish in various settings, while Mark Young’s non-representational art revels in the joy of line and color. Michael Barbeito aims to capture the spirit, or the essence, of the scenes he depicts. Nathan Anderson provides a visual rendering of a cacophonous stereo sonic landscape.
Jim Meirose crafts a surreal doctor’s visit that goes awry, while Martina Gallegos relates an anecdote about a pigeon who flies into an elementary school classroom, to the wonderment of the children.
Faiza Yahaya Maibasira’s poetry expresses her awe at life, friendship, and love. Sayani Mukherjee’s piece depicts a mystical union with nature or a lover, while John Edward Culp’s piece reflects the otherworldly ecstasy of true love, which includes grace given for the times when he falls out of sync with his partner.
Emina Delilovic-Kevric also speaks to creation and spiritual questing on a more intimate, personal level, within an uncertain world.
Aliyu Umar Muhammad relates her inner spiritual journey to find beauty in tumultuous surroundings, while Lewis LaCook provides a meditative look at life when we slow down to nature’s timescales.
J.D. Nelson’s haikus on ordinary subjects convey a bit of mystery and curiosity, while Karol Nielsen writes of the ironic and incongruous moments of daily life.
Susan Hodara explores the different ‘itches’ we experience, which becomes a meditation on the nature of desire. Daniel De Culla probes our human foibles and transgressions in his piece on the locals at a village cafe.
Jaylan Salah profiles Egyptian rapper D.A.R.KK. and discusses the appeal of his original songs, sharing both joy and struggle.
Christian Emecheta’s sci-fi piece conveys how we can manage the dangers of deep emotions rather than suppressing them and losing part of our humanity.
Mahbub Alam develops a more balanced perspective on life when he stares out at the moon, and then, later, when he remembers the brave history of his home nation, Bangladesh.
Farok Faisal literally “reflects” on himself by looking in a mirror, wondering how age has changed him. Santiago Burdon’s protagonist confesses and expresses remorse for an action born of hate and ignorance that shamed him for decades.
Joseph Wechselberger relates how we serve as spectators to various types of trauma. Sarah Burgess expresses her inner anguish at being excluded and viewed as a burden, while J.J. Campbell processes his life’s losses with a mixture of defiant nostalgia and despair.
Peter Cherches speaks to wear and tear over time, of machinery and relationships. Mesfakus Salahin reminds us that while death is a part of our existence, it does not carry the last word.
Mario Loprete consigns pieces of our modern urban landscapes to posterity by sculpting them in concrete. A. Iwasa also addresses themes of cultural preservation with his review of Phil Cohen’s Archive That, Comrade! Taylor Dibbert looks at social media as a modern archive, considering the paradoxical relationships we can have with our digital memories.
Z.I. Mahmud contributes his own personal ‘archive,’ a set of his favorite literary quotes and reflections on historical authors.
Norman J. Olson reflects on his artistic correspondence with Beat poet Charles Bukowski and considers that he’d like to emulate the man’s craft, but not his life.
Maurizio Brancaleoni evokes the difficulty of conveying his literary intentions within his poetry, while Chimezie Ihekuna urges perseverance, in artistic craft as well as in life.
We hope you enjoy the panoply of works included in this issue!
Poetry from Maurizio Brancaleoni
What It Lacks It’s the lyrical accent that's lacking, the sharp snap of expressionist dramaturgy, the steadfast steer of the infested line whose absence is bewailed pathetic, stupid are the subjects your life is trivial and hopeless by now; being poor, you suck up raw chatter and companions and pull them in the nobleness of verse traded for a few threepenny tricks rhyme the most humiliated and rightly so you're dead to sense too under your pretty shroud of postmodernism I take you along in my daybook as seed, fruit and offspring of mine on regional trains and eatery tables Maurizio Brancaleoni has had poetry and prose featured in numerous journals and anthologies. In February 2023 he published his first short story collection “New Parables and Other Oddities”. He has a bilingual blog where he posts literary gems, interviews and translations.
Poetry from Sarah Burgess
Inconvenience Such a bother, Pain in the ass, That's life? That's life? That's the best excuse they can selfishly reveal? Why. Cause. Your. Own. Headache? You find yourself screaming, Screaming on the inside, Inner silent shrieks Of misunderstood loneliness. Inner silent shrieks within yourself, Misunderstood loneliness. You really do. Not. Intend to. Come, come on, please! Prisoner imprisoned in your own body. Can they not see? They try, at least. Waiting for some realization, actualization, condemnation to allure thought allowing this dove to fly. Conveniently included. Living incoherently, Incoherently living unjustly, inclusion when convenient! Justified defiance? Will it ever come my way? Never! If only people could understand They try, and get a sense of understanding, That's all, a sense… Unjust treatment becomes the normality
Song lyrics from Chimezie Ihekuna
Title: Move On
Chorus
Move on (6CE)
Move on
Drive in
Get right here
Hit the Bull’s eye
Get on it
Don’t Give Up
Keep trying
Start moving
Study hard
Strive more
Be straight
Be Positive
See the result
Then Move On (6ce)
Be grateful
Expect problems
Fail forward
Don’t be afraid
Falter not
Keep to your words
Be hopeful
Don’t be discouraged
Refused to be depressed
Be patient
Keep the right friends
Then move on (6ce)
Verse 3
Keep learning
Study hard
Make sacrifices
Pay the price
Be attentive
Try new things
Be adventurous
Seek inspiration
Be creative
Stand out
Be yourself
Then Move on (6ce)
Poetry from Faiza Yahaya Maibasira
Take a breath! the world is crispy, Sun, hugs only its flowers. I'm transparent, Walking through cliffs. But I'm not a wanderer. Even Mangoes submit To apples. For ' _apple-mangoes_ '. The storm gets infuriated- rivers refuse rainbow popsicles. My pupil, is not better than a lens. So earth, the plain For toast and glass kisses? Friendship and love might make it to heaven