Parfum Warm, soothing, like baby powder, or irises that float on delicate winds, recall her bronzed hands, kohl-lined eyes, flushed lips in embrace, and how, encumbered with tears, both stood on the curb, with his van filled, trapped in that final goodbye. Verse For Those Who Scale Waterfalls Ice’s rage reverberates through the centuries; it echoes from every carved beach and cliff. There is a town which worships this ice, which attempts to conquer this ice. There is a man who coaxes this ice with axe and rope, ascending its rigid grooves, knifing towards its summit. And of this ice, he demands submission, demands compliance, demands shelter, only yielding in its remission. But even he wanders away, chastened to the bone; so one generation weakens, while the ice grows. And the years go on, and the little town ponders, while threading needles and baiting hooks. Waiting For they hardly have the means to placate such rage. Furthest From My Dreams The bathroom mirror is slick with steam; the cold glass obscures my face. I slip into the bathtub and imagine coffee on ice, fire on snow, lava on glaciers. I prop my feet against the faucet as the water slowly cools, and the minutes pass. I return, relishing the darkness of winter’s end. The Fog When I dream of him, though he does not dream of me, the grogginess but barely lifts, from this land of somnolence. The likelihood of grief, stalks these waking hours, stealing, bit by bit, my calm competency. Boolean Logic Say “get” not “equals” is the first thing they tell us— you need two equal signs for that. An exclamation point is not an exclamation point but an appendage for denouncing equality. “No” does not mean “not” but a tilde (never call it a “squiggly line”) does. And who knew that a pointy hat could be so exclusive? “Or” is some sort of pole we need to vault over— (two “ors” look like the jail that we are in). If we put two ampersands together, will their chubby bottoms let us pass through? A comma or semicolon can be treacherous; they are rocks that snare our code as it tries to sail away. And the fatal opening of a parenthesis will sink the ship.
Essay from Bakhora Baxtiyorova
TODAY AND TOMORROW
Do you struggle to get up in the morning?
Remember when you had an important job and overslept on the day of your exam?
No, because you know why you need to wake up.
When you wake up in the morning, look out the window,
spring is around, if you look around when it’s late after spending the day, autumn has come
This morning, another door of opportunities was opened for us to change our lives. A new day was given. Draw a conclusion from your mistakes, don’t repeat those mistakes this morning!!!
Our first task in this life is to make ourselves happy. To be able to set goals for our own life, to live by ourselves. To think about our future at least a little, to think about who we are now. and we have to start by realizing who we will be in the future!!! First of all, the first principle of human life begins with self-acceptance. Accept yourself. The people around you are like a mirror to you. Be able to see your mistakes and shortcomings. Keep negative people away from you.
Don’t pay attention to the people who laugh at you saying “You can’t do it” and keep silent! Be committed to your goals. Don’t give up on trivial excuses and don’t be weak! The world is not all rainbows and shining sun. The world is very cruel and only the strong can endure. You and I or no one can hit as hard as life hits. It’s not about how much life can or can’t hit you. No matter how hard it hits you. It’s not about how many hits you can take.
Don’t point the finger at others saying that it happened because of him when you’ve taken the blows. This is an act of absolute cowards, and you should separate yourself from them.
For people in this life, it doesn’t matter how much you are struggling and you are giving all your strength to it. What is important for people is the RESULT you have achieved. ‘changing result. If you say that one day you will not be a slave to people who have a purpose, act today. It’s okay if you have fallen a thousand times, don’t stop! Get up, it might be the same this time. Search, develop, grow, work more on yourself! Don’t give up hope every day you are given an opportunity. Don’t look for excuses…. Never… don’t look for excuses..
Are you not getting enough sleep at night? Are you out of strength?…If you work harder than today, someday people will work for you.
Stay away from people who have a bad opinion about you. Be purposeful with a plan! Link your life to goals. Try to find your own solution to the problems that arise. If you don’t fight to find the solution to those problems, it will never end..Make time count…Every minute..Every hour seconds.Those SECONDS can bring success to your ascension. You may have made mistakes in the past. Don’t dwell on those mistakes for too long. Draw conclusions from them! Draw conclusions from what those mistakes gave you and what they took away from you. Make a new decision! Make a plan for your life. If you dwell on the past for too long, you may miss the opportunities that have been given to you in your present life. Don’t torture yourself with the past. Live only with the future. Be able to see your achievements in it. Action! Action and only Action! .,WITHOUT ACTION. nothing can be achieved. Believe in your own strength and knowledge. Everything in this life will end. However, knowledge is an exception. No matter how much it is spent, it will not end. And its zakat is to give to others. If you say that you can act, hundreds of thousands of dying cells in your brain will be activated. You only and just believe in yourself. Put the “I must do it” thing in front. Test yourself every minute and second!
Bakhora Bakhtiyorova.
Poetry from Kendall Snipper
On Decay Someday, the earth shall sink our bodies into her somber soil. Our expressions will still, slip and melt, iris eternally slept to the sounds above. Marigolds and mignonette will mingle in our eyesockets as their stems and seed speckle the surface. As the bubbles in our blood break, the lingering love will liquefy into the expanse of the lusting, fertile terrain. The cloth coating our flecked figures slowly frays and fragments, formerly protecting; Now naked and pure for the glossy mahogany and roses ringing our forms. The mauves, azures, and sepias will frolic from our fingertips into into the firmament. Bleeding and blooming at the break of dawn. Time tips and the trapping of our entombment softens and starts to rot, returning to the tranquil trance of the planet as a sparkling spring star.
Poetry from Pat Doyne
STAND YOUR GROUND When everyone is armed, we will be safe. No crime. No problems. That’s the Promised Land. So now we’re armed and strong on “self defense.” We stockpile pistols, shotguns, rifles, air guns, submachine guns, even AR-15s. From coast to coast, we watch the bullets fly. North Carolina—here’s a six-year-old playing basketball. It bounces wide, and into someone’s yard. Guy charges out-- he shoots her, and her frantic mom and dad. “I told you kids stay off my frickin’ lawn!” When everyone is armed, we will be safe. Missouri, now, a teen-aged honor student, comes to get his twin. He rings the doorbell. Wrong door opens. Fearful man inside shoots him in the face. No questions asked. When everyone is armed, we will be safe— unless you’re black, and knock on the wrong door. Upstate New York has mazes of back roads. A young girl, 20, looking for a house, pulls into a likely driveway, hopes it’s right. The homeowner’s irate. He shoots her dead. When everyone is armed, we will be safe— unless you’re searching for an obscure address. New Mexico cops. Domestic violence call. Police respond. Wrong house, Knock on the door. Owner opens, handgun for support. The lawmen open fire, and shoot him dead. When everyone is armed, we will be safe— unless some nervous cops come to your door. Two Texas cheerleaders scanned the parking lot, thought they found their car. Opened the door. Wrong car. Apologized. The man inside pulled out a gun, took aim, and shot them both. When everyone is armed, we will be safe— unless your car’s a common make and hue. Angry people hole up in a fortress. Frightened people think a gun gives clout. Shoot first, question later; stand your ground! Look what really happens at the door when everyone is armed—blood, pain, and death. When everyone is armed, no one is safe. Copyright 4/2023 Patricia Doyne
Essay from Olya Atajanova
The role of Girls in Uzbekistan
Today, in order to develop the social importance of women in all fields of science and culture, a number of activities are being carried out.
In particular, several funds are being established to support women and girls.
An open election for the coordination of “Girls’ Voice” has been announced in all regions of the republic, and thus the problems and suggestions of regional girls are being studied.
In addition, the number of girls entering higher education institutions is increasing.
A number of opportunities are being created for girls who suffer from social conditions, are married and have children.
In particular, if a certain amount of their contract money is needed, all the amount is covered by the state.
Earlier, our wives and daughters studied only in pedagogy and medicine, but today they work in sports, construction, law, industry, department and even Ministerial positions.
If we look at world statistics, the social role of women and girls is active in developed countries, and on the contrary, the social role of women and girls is low in underdeveloped countries.
In the Republic of Uzbekistan, the establishment of the Zulfiya state award indicates how much attention is paid to our women and girls.
For example: Tanzilla Narbayeva is the chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, the president of the Cycling Federation of Uzbekistan, Sahkhnaza Joldasova is the chairman of the Youth Parliament under the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, Marjana Jorakulova is the chairman of the Republican “Council of Young Professionals”.
Loans and subsidies in the amount of two trillion soums were allocated to more than 200 thousand projects and employment of more than 320 thousand women and girls was provided.
2,000 girls were admitted to higher education on the basis of a grant, and 190,000 women were trained in professions.
The “Business Women” program for 2022-2024 was adopted.
In particular, a project to support the education of women and girls will be developed for 2022-2026.
These indicators alone show how important our women and girls are in Uzbekistan.
Article is by Karakalpak State University named after Berdak, Faculty of Biology, 1st year student Atajanova Ogultuvak Magsat kizi.
Essay from Atajanova Ogultuwakh Makhsadowna
The role of Annimarie Schimmel in the history of Uzbekistan
It is known to many people that the people of Uzbekistan have followed Islam since time immemorial.
Therefore, some of our scholars have conducted research on the reasons for the emergence of the history of Islam.
Not only our scientists, but also non-religious people were interested in this situation.
Annimarie Schimmel, the leading German scholar of Islam in Germany in 1925, is one of those interested.
Her work "Johnon Mening John" occupies a great place in the history of Islam.
Throughout her life, Mrs. Schimmel has brought to the attention of culture lovers profound and discussion-provoking facts about Islam and its history.
On October 12, 1995, she was awarded the "Peace" prize by the German Book Organization, which clearly reveals the importance of her works.
Mrs. Schimmel loved the spiritual world of Islam with all her heart, and for this reason Muslims give her great recognition.
The work "Jonon mening jonimda", translated into Uzbek, is adapted to highlight the life, customs and cultures of women and girls in the Islamic world.
During the work, the lady tried to shed light on the importance of women and girls in the Islamic world over the centuries, and I would not be mistaken if I say that she succeeded.
The work mainly deals with books on the history of Islam and controversial topics in them.
Emphasizing, the issues of wrong propagation of religion and disrespect for women and girls were specially touched upon.
It is mentioned in the work that from the time of the Pailambars, women were given honor, education and upbringing, and they were even allowed to participate in battles as commanders.
When Mrs. Schimmel wrote the work, there were no deviations or exaggerations in the laws of Islam regarding women and girls.
For this reason, it is natural that Mrs. Schimmel and her works are glorified not only in the history of Uzbekistan, but also in the eyes of people who believe in the religion of Islam all over the world.
Essay from Turakhanova Mumtozbegim Bunyodjon
HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION IN UZBEKISTAN
IN TODAY’S WORLD,YOUTHS ARE CREATORS OF FUTURE IN EVERY COUNTRY.SO EACH DECISION AND CHANGING ARE ACCEPTING DEPEND ON THEIR FUTURE!!!
Nowadays, we may see the highly quality education in Uzbekistan. Because of this year’s campaign: “PAYING ATTENTION FOR HUMAN AND QUALITY EDUCATION” in Uzbek national discourse. There are so many changes in the name of this year. With the decision of President Shavkat Mirziyayev there is a new way of teaching pupils in schools. For instance: Mainly, each pupil must be ready for universities after graduating and must know two languages besides Uzbek. These languages may be Russian, Indian English, Spanish, Korean, Dutch or anything else. In addition to loads of useful activities are added to school routine and pupils may choose craft if they don’t want choose job. It can be beneficial to decrease poverty.
On the other hand, the quality of education is rising. We have opened many types of crafts: cooking, sewing, carpentry, carving, embroidery, guide class, computer programming and a lot of crafts of that sort. These crafts help for earning extra money for pupils besides from school. Proof of this in our school every weekend each member of this craft classes holds an exhibition of their works and they may earn money for that.
These ways of education are good enough. For example: on the 4th of March this year many guests have came to our country from Boshkortostan. They are the Minister of Boshkortostan for Public Education and his co-workers. I and my schoolmates were guides for them.
We are members of a group of guides. Guests were very happy because we told them about our historical places.
Besides that, another aspect that pleases me is that women are becoming leaders not only in education, but in every industry.
On the 7th of March, Zamira Abdullayeva, who is the teacher at school number 22, has won a car as a prize for reading a lot of books. It is an amazing prize for being the winner. Reading books benefits people and helps their minds, and cars are given to the people who read the most books.
And Gulzira Shakarbekova who studies in class seven at school number 29 has won the gold medal in Kickboxing. Now she is the champion of Asia!!!
I HOPE THESE WAYS OF TEACHING PUPILS WILL BE USEFUL FOR FUTURE CREATORS OF UZBEKISTAN!!!
Turakhanova Mumtozbegim Bunyodjon qizi
Chartak district of Namangan region Uzbekistan
Studies 10 grade, school number 53