Farewell

Farewell, Old Year, Farewell

To past pains do not dwell

Wipe away the burning tears

Face off all doubts and fears

Move on to a brighter future

Hope is broken dream’s suture

Farewell, Old Year, Farewell

Twelve moans of Buddha’s bell

Wipe away sin that conscience sears

Deafening gongs demon hears

Move on to a brighter future

Honor’s virtue to nurture

Farewell, Old Year, Farewell

A forecast the rooster will tell

Wipe away scars of past years

Heaven’s Golden Gate nears

Move on to a brighter future

As one’s soul slowly matures

Farewell, Comrade. Farewell

A journey you’ve travelled well

Farewell… Farewell

A new goal of journey to fill.

Snow

I wish to give him a special gift~ SNOW

Something unknown I want to show

Beauty and softness for him to know

Gift’s strangeness my face did blow

A snowball I asked his hands to hold

It is just a rock to me he sadly told

It’s coldness in his large hands I fold

So he said the rock is certainly cold

Encouraged what’s a snow he can get

Squeezed the snowball soft and wet

Told me it is a hard, wet rock he felt

Asked if rock in his hands would melt

The more of snow to him I describe

The more to a rock he does subscribe

He cannot perceive the snow’s nature

Winter is not part of his own culture

Words I have of snow for him to learn

Yet his impatience is all that I did earn

Walls to break down patiently I must

If I truly wish to win his love and trust

Inspired by a lesson learned in a Language Interpreter class. Miscommunication is not only the speaker’s fault but may be of the listener’s as well. Cultures, Emotions, Knowledge level and Situational Factors have ways of hindering one’s perception and interpretation.

Patience, Trust and Love are important factors in communication.

Lilian Dipasupil Kunimasa was born January 14, 1965, in Manila Philippines. She has worked as a retired Language Instructor, interpreter, caregiver, secretary, product promotion employee, and private therapeutic masseur. Her works have been published as poems and short story anthologies in several language translations for e-magazines, monthly magazines, and books; poems for cause anthologies in a Zimbabwean newspaper; a feature article in a Philippine newspaper; and had her works posted on different poetry web and blog sites. She has been writing poems since childhood but started on Facebook only in 2014. For her, Poetry is life and life is poetry.

Lilian Kunimasa considers herself a student/teacher with the duty to learn, inspire, guide, and motivate others to contribute to changing what is seen as normal into a better world than when she steps into it. She has always considered life as an endless journey, searching for new goals, and challenges and how she can in small ways make a difference in every path she takes. She sees humanity as one family where each one must support the other and considers poets as a voice for Truth in pursuit of Equality and proper Stewardship of nature despite the hindrances of distorted information and traditions.

Where am I

where am i

an extremely

cold stream

soot-streaked trees

desolate

& bare mountain

grains grow

in the roses

but 

the roses reach

into the vast tracts

the wheat is dancing

beneath obsidian clouds

the rain kisses the roses 

with tender lips

where am i

there are no peacocks

crowned in rainbow hues
there are no hummingbirds

alight in beams

there is no shimmering lake

to mirror Eden’s vision

i’ve forgotten 

i am cast out from 

the Garden of Eden

hard to harvest my soul

whispering for the time past

choking back my tears

praying

until my spirit recovers—

after

leaving god

Blue Horse

We had seen the bold and blue horse
in my dream; its strong body,
like a horse on the prairie,
like a cowboy’s horse.
It could fight, it could run.

In our hearts,
we once rode a blue horse
in our dreams,
galloping in the land of freedom.

Some pain was like a lean horse,
running fast for a moment before collapsing.

Because my sister and I—

our memories didn’t fade.
There was some joy in them,
fresh as the blue horse.

Sometimes we lacked the courage
to carry ourselves far enough to escape our family—
a home filled with liquor bottles.
Father’s face was red,
quarreling and fighting.

Illness took you away;
you never broke free from the cage.
The funeral flowers mirrored
your snow-white skin—
it was your grand festival.

In death, you become weightless.
Death carries you on a blue horse
to a place of freedom.

Minotaur

The Art Institute into Tuesday’s snow.

When my eyes opened, I was trapped in the museum’s labyrinth (Tiny as a shadow). Unknown monsters faced me, horns casting twin shadows. / Hallucination? / /Blood! People! / I want to escape the twisted halls. /

/ Too vast, the museum warped into impossible geometry. / / Blood, blood, blood, the Minotaur drinking museum’s lights like wine. / / I saw the monster devour the soul of a person, and the Minotaur ate the monsters, as if history endlessly repeats itself. /

/ Just like two sides of history’s dark mirror. / / I couldn’t separate myth from memory. The monster becomes real only in relation to trauma; both past and present might be true or false. /

/ b / bl / bla / / b, bla, b, black black black black black sun sun sun sun sun / I exorcise Munich’s beer hall memories, 1923 to1933, darkness envelops Chicago snow. I try to comprehend-histories. Outside the painting, only one museum, Inside the painting, multiple wars, The ghosts of WWII, European ghosts, red and black, bleeding.

As the Minotaur devours monsters, I seek meaning in chaos. Especially beneath the museum’s artificial lights, I remember what Minotaur told me: “The survivors of horror become storytellers, and all stories and human are one.”

In this moment, the endless snow falls silent. The black sun falls silent. Like human of memory. Like history coming to a still. Back to reality, everything is fine. I am enjoying  Picasso’s Minotaur with ease.

Yucheng Tao is an international student, who has been studying songwriting at MI College of Contemporary Music in Los Angeles. His work won the Open Them Wingless Dreamer 2024 contest, and Moonstone Art Center published it.

Change

Don’t walk in the corner of other people’s clothes.

Don’t do things according to other people’s faces.

It’s an asymmetrical life.

The 180-degree diagonal line can support you to stand?

Some gravitational forces are invisible.

It doesn’t come from the outside.

It’s the slant of your perception.

There are some things you can ignore

Why do things that others can do but don’t want to do?

Change is your theme.

Time is a straight line.

Is indispensable.

Written in Shanghai on January 2, 2025

Tese’s Historic Visit

I visited the 1917 birth

place of America’s first president

of Catholic and Irish descent.

In the historically significant

town of America’s northeast.

Once identified as the disdainful

“Beantown.”

It got me so thrilled that all I could

utter in my amazement and wildest

fascination was a jaw rending wow!!

The artefacts, the vintage furniture,

the early 20th century switch hook,

the relics of the sitting room, bedrooms,

bathrooms, restrooms and kitchen,

all aged a century plus.

The home the all time American great;

John Fitzgerald once called his childhood

home.

The childhood residence of Joe the ill-fated air man.

The childhood residence of the ambitious but tragically mowed down Bob.

The childhood residence of decades long lawmaker, Ted.

And the childhood residence of poor Kathleen, disabled Rosemary, and the athletic and philanthropic Eunice.

For me, it was nothing more than a metamorphosis of abstract history

brought to the fruition of tangible reality.

Umring bo‘yi ishonging kelar
Buyuk bo‘lib tug‘ilganingga.
Farishtalar ishora qilar
Deya  ko‘kdan sen kelganingga.

Umr o‘tdi. Chang – to‘zon aro
Bilmay bormi yo eding yo‘qdan.
Yerostiga chorlaydi sado,
Lek ishorat bo‘lmadi ko‘kdan.

● Alexander Arkadyevich Feinberg

You believe throughout your life,
That you born being great, talented
Born once in a million.
Wait for angels to prove that.
Time has gone, life ended
Without purpose and achievement
You’ve realized nothing.
Next life is waiting you, but no prove yet

● Translation by Shukurilloyeva Lazzatoy Shamshodovna

CAUSES AND TREATMENTS OF PNEUMONIA IN YOUNG CHILDREN

Abstract: This article provides information on the causes, symptoms, prevention strategies, and treatment methods of pneumonia, a disease commonly observed in children, especially during the winter season. Pneumonia is a significant respiratory infection that affects millions of children worldwide, leading to substantial illness and mortality. Understanding the various aspects of pneumonia can help take active measures to reduce its impact on children’s health.

Keywords: Pneumonia, Respiratory tract infection, TORCH infection, CBC, ESR, CRP, Treatment, Prevention.

Introduction: Every year, pneumonia is diagnosed in 17 million people worldwide. The mortality rate due to lung disease is very high, accounting for 8-9%. Pneumonia is an inflammatory process in lung tissue. In most cases, the disease is caused by infectious agents. The modes of infection transmission vary, often being spread through airborne droplets.

Main Section: Causes of Pneumonia:

Infectious (bacterial) – caused by bacteria like pneumococci, staphylococci, streptococci, etc.

Viral – caused by various viruses such as RSV and adenovirus.

Fungal – caused by molds, yeast fungi, and pneumocysts.

Mixed – in some cases, the lungs may be infected by multiple pathogens simultaneously.

Additionally, parasites can also cause pneumonia. Pneumonia tends to be more severe in children than in adults due to their underdeveloped immune system and mucociliary clearance.

Symptoms in Children:

Fever: 38-39°C or higher.

Cough: Dry or with phlegm.

Breathing difficulties: Rapid or labored breathing (fast deep breaths, shortness of breath).

Chest pain: Worsens during breathing or coughing.

Pale or bluish skin: Cyanosis due to low oxygen levels.

Loss of appetite: Refusal to eat, vomiting, or weakness.

Fatigue and weakness: Child becomes easily tired and inactive.

Abdominal pain or diarrhea.

Risk Factors During Pregnancy:

TORCH infections: Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella virus, CMV, Herpes simplex virus.

Influenza and respiratory infections.

Bacterial infections: Streptococcus group B, chlamydia, gonorrhea.

Maternal fever during pregnancy (hyperthermia).

Maternal chronic diseases: Diabetes, tuberculosis.

Passive smoking.

Vitamin and nutritional deficiencies.

Diagnostic Methods:

Complete blood count (CBC).

ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate).

CRP (C-reactive protein).

Blood gas analysis.

Bacteriological analysis.

Immunological tests.

Treatment Methods: Bacterial Pneumonia:

Antibiotics such as penicillin, amoxicillin, and cephalosporins.

Viral Pneumonia:

Antiviral drugs (e.g., Oseltamivir).

Symptomatic treatment (antipyretics like paracetamol and ibuprofen).

Fungal Pneumonia:

Antifungal medications (e.g., Fluconazole).

Supportive Care:

Oxygen therapy.

Hydration and nutrition support.

Chest physiotherapy.

Prevention Measures:

Vaccination against pneumococcus and Haemophilus influenzae.

Healthy lifestyle practices.

Breastfeeding.

Maintaining hygiene and avoiding passive smoking.

Conclusion: Pneumonia is a serious health threat, especially for young children. Early diagnosis, proper treatment, and preventive strategies like vaccination and hygiene practices are crucial in reducing its impact. Strengthening healthcare services and raising awareness among parents can further aid in preventing childhood pneumonia.

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.Hospital Pediatrics, edited by Prof. S.A. Rakhimov, Prof. A.R. Isroilov. Tashkent, 2010.

Children’s Diseases by T.A. Daminov, B.T. Kholmatova, U.R. Boboyeva. Tashkent, 2012, p.159.

United Nations Children’s Fund. 2020. Pneumonia. Available at: https:/ /data.unic ef.org / topic/childhealt h/pneumonia/

Community-acquired pneumonia in children: prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention // Scientific-practical program. Moscow: Original Maket, 2011, p.64.

Clinical Pharmacology: National Guidelines edited by Yu.B. Belousova, V.G. Kukesa, V.K. Lepakhina et al. Moscow: GEOTAR-Media, 2009, p.976.