Photo shows a young Central Asian woman with straight dark hair in a bun, a white collared shirt and black coat.

To My Beloved Teacher

(Dedicated to my teacher, Rajabova Sadoqat)

This world is but a fleeting dream,

A moment’s spark, a passing gleam.

Yet in this life so swift, so small,

You shine — a blessing to us all.

You brought the light where shadows lay,

You lit our minds, you shaped our way.

O dearest teacher, gentle, wise,

May peace forever fill your skies.

You gave us more than words could say,

Your time, your care, your heart each day.

You left your home, your rest, your part —

To warm the world with your pure heart.

Your every word — a golden tone,

Your every glance — compassion shown.

Among all teachers, you stand apart,

With prayer and love in every heart.

No poet’s pen could quite define

The grace that in your eyes does shine.

Each day we feel your tender art —

Your kindness lives in every heart.

At your soft call, we run, we race,

To see your smile, your gentle face.

In every class, your spirit’s near,

Our hearts rejoice — we feel you here.

May God preserve your days and years,

Protect your path, erase your fears.

May joy and health forever stay,

And blessings light your every day.

A thousand thanks I raise to you,

For all you gave, for all you do.

May Heaven guard, with mercy deep,

The soul whose love we’ll always keep.

Rayhona Sobirjonova💞Sadoqat Rajabova

Sobirjonova Rayhona, a 11th-grade student of the 8th general secondary school in Vobkent district, Bukhara region. She was born in December 2008 in the village of Cho’rikalon, Vobkent district, in a family of intellectuals. Her parents supported her from a young age.  She started writing in the 3rd grade. Her first creative poem was published in the newspaper “Vobkent Hayot”. She has also published extensively in Synchronized Chaos Magazine, India’s Namaste India Magazine, Gulkhan Magazine, Germany’s RavenCage Magazine and many other magazines and newspapers.  She has actively participated in many competitions, won high places and won many prizes, and she is still busy creating.