Daughters of Uzbekistan

They wear dresses made of silk and light,

Their hair in tiny braids so bright.

With posture proud, with eyes of might—

They are the daughters of Uzbekistan.

Upon their heads, a doppi shines,

Their brows adorned with henna lines.

They walk with grace, pure hearts entwined—

They are the daughters of Uzbekistan.

They rise with dawn, their smiles aglow,

With warmth and kindness, hearts they sow.

They serve their land through joy and woe—

They are the daughters of Uzbekistan.

And when the world looks in their way,

With envy, others softly say:

“They bring us hope, come what may—

They are the daughters of Uzbekistan.”

Abduqahhorova Gulhayo was born in the Turakurgan district of the Namangan region. She is a 2nd year student of Philology and Uzbek language at Namangan University of Business and Science. She won first place in the Young Reader competition.