Three Poems by Jasna Gugić

STAY

Cover me with your beauty

Fill the cracks in my heart

Without you

I’m a dried up source

A standing river

I’m the road which

Leads to nowhere

Silent in helplessness

All alone without a splendour

Impersonal views

Staring at yesterday

Blind for tomorrow

So, don’t leave without

Turning your eyes around

Stay close

The night is descending

It’s too black and I fear

The shadows of darkness

Stay with me

Be the fire of life

That shines in me.

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SPRING

Spring is more beautiful

in the backyard of my childhood

under a cherry blossom in bloom.

Fluid and divine white,

adorned with wishes,

colorful,

dreamed in imagination

this present and untouchable love

who constantly struggles with fear

cocoon

in the depths of the soul.

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GOOD MORNING

The morning stretches on

over my sleeping city,

extending from my hands

endlessly into the blue,

and a big yellow sun

enters your bright eyes.

Don't you feel

in this morning of hope,

the shaking of my hands

open to all your infinities.

Good morning my love,

I kiss your eyes

bathed in dew

in this morning

of blue longing,

and I give you

the hug of life, 

forever.

© Jasna Gugić

Croatia

Biography:-

Jasna Gugić is a renowned poet and writer who has made significant contributions to the literary world. With a career spanning multiple languages and cultures, she has published three remarkable collections of poems.

Her first two collections showcase her bilingual prowess, with one collection featuring Croatian-English and the other Croatian-Polish. These works demonstrate her ability to bridge linguistic and cultural divides, creating a unique and captivating reading experience.

Her third collection is a masterpiece, comprising a single poem translated into an astonishing sixty languages of the world. This ambitious project highlights her dedication to promoting cultural understanding and exchange.

Jasna Gugić's talent and achievements have not gone unnoticed. She is a recipient of several prestigious awards, including:

- The World Award for Cultural Excellence "César Vallejo" (2020) in the category of culture, awarded by Union Hispanomundial de Escritores (UHE)

- The World Award for Excellence "Golden Eagle" (2023) in the category of literature, awarded by Union Hispanomundial de Escritores (UHE), in collaboration with Mil Mentes por Mexico International (MMPMI) and Academia Mundial de Literatura, Historia, Arte y Cultura (AMLHAC)

- The Global Peace Alliance Award (2023), awarded by Union Hispanomundial de Escritores (UHE), MIL MENTES por Mexico Internacional, and Academia Mundial de Literatura, Historia, Arte y Cultura (AMLHAC)

These accolades are a testament to Jasna Gugić's exceptional talent, her commitment to cultural exchange, and her contributions to the world of literature. Her work continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

LOVE'S PROMISES, a Poem by Marlon Salem Gruezo-Bondroff

We vowed to love each other till the end of time

To cherish every moment and never let go

We swore to be faithful, loyal and kind

To support each other through joy and woe

We promised to share our hopes and dreams

To listen with patience and understanding

We pledged to respect our differences and needs

To compromise with grace and forgiving

We committed to face the challenges ahead

To overcome the obstacles and fears

We agreed to work as a team and lead

To grow together through the years

We affirmed to celebrate our successes and achievements

To appreciate our efforts and talents

We declared to express our gratitude and compliments

To uplift each other with encouragement

We guaranteed to nurture our passion and intimacy

To keep the flame of desire alive

We assured to show our affection and fidelity

To satisfy each other and thrive

We sealed our love with a kiss and a ring

To symbolize our bond and devotion

We made these promises and everything

To honor our love and emotions.

- Marlon Salem Gruezo-Bondroff

Country: Philippines-USA

Dr. Shailesh Appointed to Government Magazine Advisory Board

Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer, a distinguished poet, writer, and editor, has been appointed to the advisory board of the esteemed journal "Jan Swasthya Dharana" by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The official letter from the institute highlights Dr. Veer's prominent position in the realm of Hindi literature and his tireless efforts in promoting the language. It is anticipated that his guidance will significantly enhance the journal's stature and contribute to its continued development.

Hailing from Jameni village in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer has established himself as a respected figure in the contemporary literary world. With a prolific writing career spanning multiple genres, including poetry and prose, Dr. Veer has authored and edited numerous books. His recently published collection of couplets, "Kab Tootengi Chuppiyan," has garnered considerable attention and acclaim.

Dr. Veer's literary creations have transcended linguistic and geographical boundaries, with his poems being translated into several European and Asian languages. His works have been published and broadcast in various parts of the world, showcasing his global appeal. His literary contributions are multifaceted, reflecting human sensitivities, social consciousness, and profound life experiences.

Upon his appointment to the advisory board, Dr. Veer received warm congratulations and good wishes from renowned literary figures and peers worldwide. Notable personalities such as Angela Kosta (Albania), Blerina Pelumbi (France), Iris Calif (Israel), Prof. Ljiljana Samardžić (Serbia), Maria Teresa Liuzzo (Italy), Prof. Estela Vasco (Argentina), and Tasneem Hossain (Bangladesh) extended their greetings. In India, esteemed poets, writers, and editors, including Dr. Parmeshwar Goyal, Dr. Mithilesh Dixit, Raghuvindra Yadav, Chakradhar Shukla, Prof. Premswaroop Tripathi, Dr. Asha Pandey Ojha, Harbhajan Singh Mehrotra, Ramesh Bhadravale, Ashok Anan, Sandeep Srijan, Dr. Bhavana Tiwari, Garima Saxena, Sandeep Saras, Vinod Sagar, Kartikeya Shukla, Prof. Vineet Mohan Audichya, Anima Das, Chandresh Kumar Chhatlani, Dr. Menaka Tripathi, Madhusudan Dixit, Mahesh Chandra Tripathi, Shivsharan Bandhu, Pragati Gupta, Rajeshri Senapati Gogoi, Praveen Srivastava Prasoon, Devicharan Kashyap Aks, Dr. Piyush Putu, and many others, also sent their best wishes.

This appointment is a testament to Dr. Veer's stature in the literary world and his contributions to promoting Hindi language and literature. His involvement with "Jan Swasthya Dharana" is expected to bring valuable insights and expertise, further enriching the journal's content and scope.

THE AWARD CEREMONY OF THE SECOND EDITION OF THE G. BELLI - F. LAMI INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE COMPETITION OF THE CENTURIES-OLD TIBERINA ACADEMY

On June 27, 2025, at Palace Medici Riccardi, in the magnificent Luca Giordano Hall - Florence (Italy), the Award Ceremony of the Second Edition of the G. Belli - F. Lami International Excellence Competition of the centuries-old Tiberina Academy took place. This year, the competition was dedicated to Danilo Dolci (June 28, 1924 - December 30, 1997), an Italian sociologist, poet, educator, and nonviolence activist.  

Dolci was nicknamed the Gandhi of Sicily or the Italian Gandhi on the occasion of the centenary of his birth. During the event, many poets, writers, essayists, and renowned artists were awarded. All poets who won first place, in addition to the plaque, were awarded a certificate granting the right to publish with the publishing house G.C. L. Edizioni, as well as inclusion in Wikipoesia, an encyclopedic platform dedicated to poets. Furthermore, significant attention was given to the young people who represented the backbone of the event, demonstrating that even in this time of great turmoil there is still hope for peace through the powerful voice of writing and especially poetry.  

During the event, a partnership was formalized between the Tiberina Academy and Guglielmo Marconi University, in the presence of the General Director Dr. Marco Belli.  

The presidency also decided to award special prizes to three important books submitted outside of the competition: "Pathological Narcissism," "In the Horizon of Time," and "A Casanova’s Life - Ostuni." Additionally, special jury prizes were awarded to several poets, writers, and distinguished guests of honor, who added significant value to the award.

At the award ceremony, recognitions were also given to distinguished figures who have stood out in the fields of Culture, Journalism, Music, Cinema, and Education.  

Among the honored guests were Damiana Natali, orchestra conductor, symphonist, composer, and pianist, as well as the well-known film actor Patrizio Pelizzi, author of the book "The Essence of a Dreamer" – published by Casa Editrice 96 Rue de-La-Fontaine Edizioni. Besides discussing the values of poetry itself, he also recited some verses from one of his poems. The event concluded with warm greetings exchanged between the guests, the contestants, and the presidency.  

- Cav. Dr. Franco Antonio Pinardi  

Honorary President of the Award  

President of the Secular Tiberina Academy  

- Dr. Antonietta Micali  

President of the Award  

Director of the Literature Department  

Director of the Chair of Women

[Prepared by Angela Kosta, journalist, poet, essayist, publisher, literary critic, editor, translator, promoter]

Poetry, a Poem by Eva Petropoulou Lianou

Poems are thoughts and feelings
Not receiving certificate
Because you learnt to write and talk,

Poetry is peace
Birds are singing
Fishes are swimming
People need to have respect to eachother!

- Eva Petropoulou Lianou 🇬🇷

LISSALBA: "IN THE SHADOW OF TIME: NAMELESS HORIZONS"

A few days ago, the renowned newspaper LISSALBA published an anthology featuring 75 poets from around the world, titled: "IN THE SHADOW OF TIME: NAMELESS HORIZONS", authored by Professor Ndue Dragusha and edited by the talented poet from Korça, Albina Trebicka.

By Professor Ndue Dragusha:

There are places where words don’t come to explain, but to illuminate.  

There are moments when poetry is not written, but happens.  

And this ANTHOLOGY is exactly such an event: a sweet clash between the time that passes and the dreams born on the horizon.

"In the Shadow of Time: Nameless Horizons" is not just a poetic collection.  

It is a journey through the darkness of memory and the light of hope, a multifaceted voice speaking from wounds, from silences,  

from the curse of departure and the miracle of possibility. Every poem here is like a shattered mirror, where time mixes, voices layer,  

and images sway between what has been and what could be.

Time appears in these pages as a long shadow, following every step of the human soul.  It blows over the words like wind over autumn leaves: warm, bitter, unknown.

While the nameless horizons emerge in the verses like invisible islands on the map of reality.  They are the places where poets dare to dream what hasn’t yet been written, to feel what has never been spoken.

All the authors in this anthology, with their unique style and inner light, bring fragments of small universes: feelings that, beyond the limits of words, strive to become eternal. They do not follow time, nor stop it - they speak with it, sometimes as friends, sometimes as rebels. This poetic co-creation is more than a literary act — it is a meaningful cultural gesture.  

In a time of fragmentation and distraction, bringing together diverse poetic voices  is creating a bridge of unity and understanding. It proves that poetry, even in its multiplicity, can form a whole that speaks of the time we live in and the one yet to come. The anthology becomes a mirror of the collective soul, a living memory that unites us through words.

This is an invitation to the reader - not just to read, but to experience. To walk barefoot through memories, to see farther than the eye, to hear the voices that cannot be heard. Because poetry, in the end, is that invisible bridge that connects the past with what is possible. And this anthology is the BRIDGE itself.

I thank all the participating poets for their contributions, and I also thank the editor, the poet of beautiful lyrics Albina Trebicka, the writer and translator of all international poets, Angela Kosta, and you, dear friends and readers, who will hold this anthology in your hands.

-Professor NDUE DRAGUSHA  

(June 2025)

Prepared by: Angela Kosta - journalist, writer, poet, essayist, editor, literary critic, publisher, promoter.

THE MESSENGER OF JOY IN HEARTS

A letter to Ms. Angela Kosta [The ambassador of peace, a true devotee of literature, and a humanist with a compassionate soul] From Jahongir Nomozov

This letter flows from the deepest depths of my heart, from the wellspring of gratitude within me. It is a prayer, a plea, and an acknowledgment all at once.

Your life is a palace built from words. Every poem you write, every article you compose, every translation you craft – they are flowers blooming in a divine garden that promotes peace, friendship, and literary thought among nations.

You are not just a writer.

You are a soul-awakener, a heart-connector, a radiant spirit who offers artistic and spiritual solace to humanity.

The call for peace echoing across the world lives in the lines you write.

From Azerbaijan to Albania, from the Philippines to Italy, Morocco to Russia – you embrace a whole artistic universe and raise the banner of literary excellence.

Your heart overflows with light and goodness.

You generously share this light with fellow creators, inspiring their craft and bringing joy to their souls.

With the pen, with truth, with pure literature, you have touched and uplifted more than 45 countries.

You have been honored with numerous international awards,

Yet the most beautiful thing is this: the success and recognition you’ve gained, you never kept to yourself.

You opened doors for other writers, nurtured their dreams with your kindness, and elevated their voices through your belief in them.

How vast is your love for humanity – your sincerity, justice, and generosity!

You have not merely written, you have lived – in every line, in every sorrow, in every joy.

May God reward every good deed you’ve done with happiness, love, and boundless delight.

Through you, I have once again realized a profound truth:

Literature is never just words. It is the garden of hearts, the remedy for pain, the light of hope.

And you – you are the gentle gardener who makes that garden blossom.

With all my heart, I thank you.

On behalf of myself and countless fellow writers, I express my deepest gratitude.

With boundless respect and affection!

- Jahongir Nomozov

(June 18, 2025)

[Jahongir Nomozov, is a young poet and journalist from Uzbekistan. He is also a Member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan and the World Young Turkic Writers Union. Correspondent in Uzbekistan for Butov Azerbaijan, Yazarlar journal, and the “Edebiyat ve İnce Sanat” portal of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan.]