Poetry from Nahyean Taronno

Young South Asian teen boy with short brown hair and a white collared school uniform tee shirt.

Quota Reform: A Chorus of Change

In Dhaka's heart, where dreams ignite,
Students stood tall, their voices bright,
"Equal chance!" they sang, eyes alight,
Quota reform—a beacon in the night.

Sunset hues embraced their plea,
As hope danced wild, young and free,
Shahbagh Square, where courage thrived,
A melody of justice, dreams revived.


Nahyean Taronno is a student of grade eight in Harimohan Government High School, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh. 

Poetry from Dr. Prasanna Kumar Dalai

Older middle aged South Asian man with reading glasses and a red tie and a white collared shirt.

DON'T EVER LOOK BACK!

Me trying to find someone for my road
To keep memory in your heart forever 
I earnestly wish to have you by my side 
Glide ahead in joyous stream of this life
Keep chanting & smiling like a free bird
Never let any grim thought tickle you 
The road ahead is calling you aloud
Don't ever look back and let's proceed 
This sombre night'll pass as time ticks
Don't let your hand slip away from mine
Call me back if you feel like losing again.


 UNTOLD TALE OF MY HEART!

You do know the untold tale of my heart 
At bottom linger all the unspoken words
I could barely whisper them in my heart
I stay awake all night along with the stars
I gaze at the sky in utter lonesomeness 
My heart and soul resonate with solitude
For it's impossible for me to forget you
I've already left the whole world for you.



 EVEN IF I DIE!

Why is life just a couple of moments 
Let me ask for more time from God
I don't want to go far from you
Every pain seems pleasant 
Your smile is my hope and strength 
Even if the world is cruel to me
My safe heaven is in them
My heaven is but in your lap
My life is due to your heartbeats
Your wishes are my prayers now
What a unique bond ours is
I'll come back to you only even if I die.


 MY SOULMATE!

Without you this life'll be in utter despair
We'll meet each other no matter what
Like waves breaking together not to part
Your tinkling anklets my music of heart
You're my soulmate, so unique in world
Let nothing obstructs our path forever
May we always be found hand in hand
From this cunning world I'll steal you
I'll hide you in the corner of my heart 
In trouble I'll take care of you for sure.


Biography of the Author

Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai (DOB 07/06/1973) is a passionate Indian Author-cum- bilingual poet while a tremendous lecturer of English by profession in the Ganjam district of Odisha. 

He is an accomplished source of inspiration for young generation of India .His free verse on Romantic and melancholic poems appreciated by everyone. He belongs to a small typical village Nandiagada of Ganjam District, the state of Odisha.

After schooling he studied intermediate and Graduated In Kabisurjya Baladev vigyan Mahavidyalaya then M A in English from Berhampur University PhD in language and literature and D.litt from Colombian poetic house from South America. He promotes his specific writings around the world literature and trades with multiple stems that are related to current issues based on his observation and experiences that needs urgent attention. 

He is an award winning writer who has achieved various laurels from the circle of writing worldwide. His free verse poems not only inspires young readers but also the ready of current time. His poetic symbol is right now inspiring others, some of which are appreciated by laurels of India and across the world. Many of his poems been translated in different Indian languages and got global appreciation. Lots of well wishes for his upcoming writings and success in the future. 

He is an award winning poet author of many best seller books. Recently he is awarded Rabindra nath Tagore and Gujarat Sahitya Academy for the year 2022 from Motivational Strips . A gold medal from world union of poets France & winner Of Rahim Karims world literary prize 2023.The government of Odisha Higher Education Department appointed him as a president to Governing body of Padmashree Dr. Ghanashyam Mishra Sanskrit Degree College, Kabisurjyanagar. Winner of " HYPERPOEM " GUNIESS WORLD RECORD 2023. 

Recently he was awarded from SABDA literary Festival at Assam. Highest literary honour from Peru contributing world literature 2024.Prestigious Cesar Vellejo award 2024 Completed 200 Epistolary poems with American poet Kristy Raines. Books. 1.Psalm of the Soul. 2.Rise of New Dawn. 3.secret Of Torment. 4.Everything I never told you. 5.Vision Of Life National Library Kolkata. 6.100 Shadows of Dream. 7.Timeless Anguish. 8.Voice of Silence. 9.I cross my heart from east to west . Epistolary poetry with Kristy Raines

Poetry from Elmaya Jabbarova

White woman with long black hair and a black blouse with flowers on it.
Elmaya Jabbarova

A Rainbow of Emotions
 
It rains, then the blue sky becomes beautiful, 
The painting of a skilled artist is offended, resentful, 
The hand of nature draws a colorful rainbow 
This masterpiece is blessed, everyone who sees it is blessed. 
Emotions are like rainbows in the sky, 
Each color gives its meaning to a person's state of mind. 
Creates resonance, affects the mood, 
He wanders in his soul, dominates his existence. 
The rainbow is a miracle, it has a scientific basis, 
The limit sunbeam, in the drop of rain, 
Changing colors over time, 
Bends in an arc-shaped viewing angle. 
How many times during the day do feelings, emotions, 
As if it is raining on the heart, it brings sadness and longing, 
Wherever the sun reaches, it brings happiness. 
It brings a bright insight to see the joy of life. 





Elmaya Jabbarova was born in Azerbaijan. She is a poet, writer, reciter, and translator. Her poems were published in the regional newspapers «Sharginsesi», «Ziya», «Hekari», literary collections «Turan», «Karabakh is Azerbaijan!», «Zafar», «Buta», foreign Anthologies «Silk Road Arabian Nights», «Nano poem for
Africa», «JuntosporlasLetras 1;2», «Kafiye.net» in Turkey, in the African's CAJ magazine, Bangladesh's Red Times magazine, «Prodigy Published» magazine. She performed her poems live on Bangladesh Uddan TV, at the II Spain Book Fair 1ra Feria Virtual del Libro Panama, Bolivia, Uruguay, France, Portugal, USA.

Short story from Nosirova Gavhar

Central Asian teen girl standing out in a grassy field. She's in a flowered blouse with long dark hair.

Love left in the depths of the void

The night is plunged into darkness. The quiet city was disturbed by the rushing sound of a car moving with flashing lights in the distance. The door was opened and a young man was brought in who was seriously injured in a car accident.

Doctors immediately ordered someone to find a donor to give him a kidney and blood. They called the number that was made after the bloodied phone of the young man and informed them that they would come to the hospital immediately. In no time, a beautiful girl with bowed eyebrows, bright eyes, and plump lips came rushing in.

Doctors:
- Who will you be to the patient?
- His future wife. What happened?
- His condition is serious. A kidney and blood donor is needed. Time is very little.

The girl’s color was pale, blood was running out of her face. She leaned against the wall, deep in thought, and left a letter in the patient’s room around dawn. After some time, a donor was found and the young man was operated on. By God’s grace, everything went well. 

The next day, when the young man opened his eyes,
«didn’t anyone come?» he asked. One of the doctors said «she left you a letter».

The young man opened the letter and read:
«I was very sad to hear. But this accident separated us from each other. It’s a pity. Now our paths are different. Take care,» it was written. 

The young man was deep in thought, thinking that maybe she didn’t want to stay with me in this state. Days passed. The young man’s condition improved, and when he left the hospital, he said «thank you» to the doctors. When the doctor was coming back following the
young man, the faces inside the door were pale, the eyes were filled with sadness, the girl’s delicate hands were showing the doctor a sign of silence on her dry lips.

While doctor was watching with tears to girl, doctor felt deep in her heart that the calm sea was flooding today and becoming colorless…..


Nosirova Gavhar was born on August 16, 2000 in the city of Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan. Today, she is a third-year student of the Faculty of Philology of the Samarkand State University of Uzbekistan. Being a lover of literature, she is engaged in writing stories and poems. Her creative works have been published in Uzbek and English. In addition, she is a member of «All India Council for Development of Technical Skills», «Juntosporlasletras» of Argentina, «2DSA Global Community». Winner of the «Korablznaniy» and «TalentyRossii» contests, holder of the international C1 level in the Russian language, Global Education ambassador of Wisdom University and global coordinator of the Iqra Foundation in Uzbekistan. «Magic pen holders» talented young group of Uzbekistan, «KayvaKishor», «Friendship of people», «Raven Cage», «The Daily Global Nation», Argentina;s «Multi Art-6», Kenya’s «Serenity: A compilation of art and literature by women» contains creative works in the magazine and anthology of poets and writers.

Poetry from Faleeha Hassan

Woman of Middle Eastern heritage with a dark red headscarf, black and white patterned sweater over a black and white top. She's on a lawn in front of trees and green bushes.

You want me to forget you? 

Easy 
Force my eyes to look at things 
without seeing the sparkle of your smile 
Wipe from my hair the tenderness of your touch 
Remove the warmth of your hugs from my cold arms 
Teach your name not to slip from my tongue when I speak to someone else 
Yes, 
Find another beat for my heart 
And I will disappear like a snowflake when it touches warm ground 

If I didn’t love you, would I survive?
 
Regardless of the fact that I will die like everything on this Earth 
And my body will become fertilizer for the trees 
Or 
Some of it will stick in the tires of cars 
Or 
Maybe hungry birds will crave 
pieces of meat and attack my body with their beaks 
I will become abandoned rubble 
Brooms will kick me from one garbage can to another 
I say: 
Despite all the bad thoughts that may grow in my head 
If I didn’t love you, would I survive? 



Faleeha Hassan is a poet, teacher, editor, writer, and playwright born in Najaf, Iraq, in 1967, who now lives in the United States. Faleeha was the first woman to write poetry for children in Iraq. She received her master's degree in Arabic literature, and has now published 26 books, her poems have been translated into English, Turkmen, Bosnian, Indian, French, Italian, German, Kurdish, Spain, Korean, Greek, Serbia, Albanian, Pakistani, Romanian, Malayalam, Chinese, ODIA, Nepali and Macedonian language. She is a Pulitzer Prize Nominee for 2018, and a Pushcart Prize Nominee for 2019. She's a member of the International Writers and Artists Association. Winner of the Women of Excellence Inspiration award from SJ magazine 2020, and the Winner of the Grand Jury Award (the Sahitto International Award for Literature 2021). She served on the Women of Excellence selection committees for 2023, was a winner of a Women In The Arts award in 2023 and a Member of Who's Who in America 2023. She's on the Sahitto Award's judging panel for 2023 and a cultural ambassador between Iraq and the US. 


Poetry from Mahbub Alam

Middle aged South Asian man with reading glasses, short dark hair, and an orange and green and white collared shirt. He's standing in front of a lake with bushes and grass in the background.
Mahbub Alam
Only for You

My birth is only for you
You are my heart’s fill
I do all only for you
I dream the sweetness in touch of you
I love you for the time uncountable
You are my glory 
You are my sorrow
My loving star lightening my all 
The moon and the ocean always in a way 
As the day and night
Appears to be light and dream
I am only for you.

Chapainawabganj,  Bangladesh
28 August, 2024



Md. Mahbubul Alam is from Bangladesh. His writer name is Mahbub John in Bangladesh. He is a Senior Teacher (English) of Harimohan Government High School, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh. Chapainawabganj is a district town of Bangladesh. He is an MA in English Literature from Rajshahi College under National University. He has published three books of poems in Bangla. He writes mainly poems but other branches of literature such as prose, article, essay etc. also have been published in national and local newspapers, magazines, little magazines. He has achieved three times the Best Teacher Certificate and Crest in National Education Week in the District Wise Competition in Chapainawabganj District. He has gained many literary awards from home and abroad. His English writings have been published in Synchronized Chaos for seven years.

Poetry from Fadwa Attia

Light skinned woman in a white hat holding a white cat and in a white blouse.

Why did I love you?
(Romantic poem) 

Why did I love you? Why? 
I loved the sky in your eyes. 
I loved our memories together. 
I loved everything that brought us together. 
You became my home and my family. 
You became everything to me. 
My view of the world changed. 
After we loved each other, I changed. 
You became my whole life in a long night. 
You became a dream for all of me. 
One night he comes to me in a dream 
A lover I loved, and we were together through thick and thin. 
Our memories are endless, our dreams are relentless. 
We have become lovers in the sanctuary of love, 
and we will remain lovers in the sanctuary of eternal love. 
Our love never ends no matter what happens, 
eternal love never dies.

Fadwa Attia is a writer, painter and photographer from Egypt.