TRACES..., HOW MUCH KILLED ME!, A POEM BY KUJTIM HAJDARI

Often times, on my shoulders, fell the raining,
Blinded my eyes, the lightning with flame,
And the thunderings left me deaf, left me blind
But they fled one day, gone as a game.

They hide aside in my memory,
Except their traces, they remained for long
(Too long in time, how they killed me ...!)
My soul was covered with blackness and night.

They were never forgotten, nor erase,
With their sad and dark colors,
They were written and left deep in my eyes,
Left their shadows, although faint.

It happens they wake me up from sleep,
Smiles sometimes turn me off, cut them off,
I feel deeply the empty soul, that something lost,
Except desire and hope, for future, I strong keep.
- Kujtim Hajdari

Biography:

Kujtim Hajdari is a multifaceted literary figure - a writer, poet, editor, literary critic, translator, publisher, and promoter. His notable achievements include:

Literary Achievements
- *Poetry Volume*: His poetry volume "The Waves of Life" has been selected for the Best Book of 2025 competition in Hollywood, scheduled for October 2025.
- *Publications*: Hajdari has authored 18 volumes of poetry and translated six volumes by other authors into English.
- *Anthologies and Magazines*: His work has been featured in 142 national and international anthologies and magazines.

Awards and Recognition
- *International Impact Book Awards*: He won "The International Impact Book Awards" in the USA in August 2025.
- *Certificates and Diplomas*: Hajdari has received numerous certificates and diplomas from various web groups and associations.

Global Reach
- *Poetry Reception*: His poetry has garnered a significant following worldwide, with thousands of admirers and praise from renowned poets and literary critics.
- *Global Publications*: His poems have been published in numerous countries, including Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Italy, the USA, Romania, Morocco, Egypt, Denmark, Algeria, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain, Germany, Tajikistan, Korea, and China.

Hajdari's work is characterized by its global appeal, linguistic versatility (writing in Albanian, Italian, and English), and recognition through various awards and publications.