ANGELA KOSTA WINS MULTIPLE AWARDS

ANGELA KOSTA WINS MULTIPLE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS IN ITALY AND IS APPOINTED HEAD OF PRESS OFFICE OF THE TIBERINA ACADEMY AND THE "WOMEN'S CHAIR" ASSOCIATION REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED NATIONS

Angela Kosta, now well-known in the global literary landscape, has been declared winner in several prestigious international literary competitions held in Italy. In addition, she received the honorary appointment as Head of the Press Office of the Tiberina Academy and the Women’s Chair Association, registered with the United Nations.

GRAND JURY PRIZE – 31st EDITION OF THE NATIONAL AWARD FOR UNPUBLISHED POETRY "OSSI DI SEPPIA"

– On March 1, 2025, in the Municipality of Taggia, Province of Imperia, the 31st edition of the National Award for Unpublished Poetry "Ossi di Seppia" took place. The President of the Award, Municipal Culture Councillor Dr. Chiara Cerri, and the Secretary of the Award, Lamberto Garzia, declared Angela Kosta the winner of the Grand Jury Prize – Section A with the poem: "Resilience".

HONORARY AWARD – 4th EDITION “THE MAGIC OF WORDS”

– On September 14, 2025, in Bonate Sotto (Bergamo), the "International Artistic Literary Movement Group" Association, chaired by Dr. Anna Maria Lombardi, organized the event: Magia Delle Parole- Quello che non dissi mai - The Magic of Words - "What I Never Said", 4th Edition. Angela Kosta was awarded the Extra Competition Tribute Award for her commitment as a Translator and Cultural Promoter on an international level. She also received a medal and an Honorable Mention for the poem "Sculpted Symphony", in memory of the tragedy of the Albanians who disappeared in the Otranto Channel on March 28, 1997.

The event was held under the patronage of the Lombardy Region, Province of Bergamo, Municipality of Bonate Sotto, etc.

Nearly three intense hours were spent in the company of the authors' wonderful verses, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

In addition to the President, Cav. Dr. Anna Maria Lombardi, the Vice President Dr. Maria Pellino, Mayor Carlo Previtali, and Culture Councillor Mattia Liga were also present. Many participants were awarded, some multiple times, with over 150 attendees from all over Italy, as well as from Kosovo, Albania, France, Germany, Yugoslavia, Romania, and more. During the event, Dr. Chiara Medolago and Carlo Zanutto also gave speeches.

GRAND JURY PRIZE – "IL MELETO DI GUIDO GOZZANO"

– On September 15, 2025, at the prestigious Villa of Guido Gozzano in Agliè (Turin), during the 15th Edition of the contest "Il Meleto di Guido Gozzano", chaired by Lidia Chiarelli, in the category: Foreign Language Authors, Angela Kosta was proclaimed winner of the Grand Jury Prize with her unpublished poem: "The Torment of the Earth."

HONORARY APPOINTMENT: HEAD OF PRESS OFFICE OF THE TIBERINA ACADEMY AND THE “WOMEN’S CHAIR” ASSOCIATION

The Board of Directors of the Tiberina Academy, in the name of its President Cav. Dr. Franco Antonio Pinardi and the Director of the "Cattedra Delle Donne - Women’s Chair", Dr. Antonietta Micali, with the President Dr. Renato Ongania, unanimously resolved to confer upon Angela Kosta the honorary title of Head of the Press Office of the Tiberina Academy and the Women’s Chair (registered with the United Nations).

This honorary role represents an official recognition of Kosta’s valuable contribution and her prominent role within the institutional and communication context.

ANGELA KOSTA’S TRANSCENDENCE OF NATURE AND LIFE

- Dr. KOO MYONG-SOOK

Angela Kosta’s poetry collection PEARL OF LOVE has been newly reborn in Korea as "The Pearl of Love" through the Korean translation of Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol. I offer my heartfelt joy and congratulations. Thanks to Dr. Kang’s graceful Korean rendition, I too have been able to read with ease the works of the world-renowned poet Angela Kosta.

It is evident that most of Angela Kosta’s poems begin with nature. Images of forests, rivers, winds, and stars do not remain as mere landscapes; rather, they move as existential symbols. The star, for instance, emerges as a lamp that illuminates transcendent hope. Through nature, her poetry explores the fundamental solitude of human beings, as well as solidarity and the reasons for existence.

Her works also unfold the cyclic vitality of life—birth and extinction, life and death. In particular, her language is imbued with a distinctively feminine voice, evoking a gentle yet firm strength of life. She sings of the tearful will to protect life to the very end, even as she embraces human suffering. This is not mere sentimental femininity, but rather a force that affirms existence to the fullest.

Ultimately, her poetry transcends simple sensory description and conveys mystery and spirituality, leading readers to reflect on the fundamental meaning of life. Angela Kosta’s poems do not remain within lyrical impressions; they expand into the spiritual dimension. Through starlight, they console human sorrow; in the flow of the river, they reveal the cycle of life; in the breath of the forest, they evoke time and memory. For the reader, her work is not merely a “reading experience” but an invitation to meditative contemplation. Hence, Kosta’s poetry often resonates as prayer, hymn, or meditation.

In her poem "A Piece of Bread", she sings of survival and sharing. Bread symbolizes the smallest unit of survival and everyday life. Kosta views bread not as mere food, but as the minimum of love and hope that sustains existence. Through the meaning of “a piece of bread,” she celebrates the dignity, sacredness, and transcendence of life revealed in the smallest of things.

When one reads Life, it does not appear as a straight line, but as a “flow” and “cycle.” 

Life flows like a river, interweaving light and darkness, hope and despair. Kosta does not regard life solely as suffering, but emphasizes its cycles, lessons, and awakenings.

In "The Apotheosis of Beelzebub", she turns to the critique of desire and evil. Ultimately, her voice embraces human suffering and love, social critique and spiritual reflection, marking her as a true world poet. “Man kneels before the shadow of his own making, and calls upon the name of Beelzebub as if it were God.” 

With such striking imagery, she denounces the worship of power and the corruption of desire in modern society. Yet this is not mere religious satire; it can be read as a modern fable urging spiritual awakening and ethical resistance. 

Kosta’s language is concise, yet rich in imagery and symbolism, immeasurable in depth and breadth, while always offering the reader a refreshing sense of newness.

- Dr. KOO MYONG-SOOK 

Poet, Ph.D. in Philosophy (Bielefeld University, Germany), Visiting Professor at Soka University (Japan), Visiting Professor at Waseda University (Japan)

Currently: Professor Emerita at Sookmyung Women’s University, Executive at the Korean National Literature Museum, President of Seocho Cultural Center

The Pearls of Love/Review

MAY THE LAW OF THE UNIVERSE AND HARMONY WITH THE WORLD BE REFLECTED IN THE DEPTHS OF THE SOUL

By: Yang, Geum-Hee (President of Jeju PEN Club)

Yang, Geum-Hee 

Angela Kosta 

It brings me great joy and heartfelt pleasure to celebrate the publication of the poetry collection The Pearls of Love by the esteemed poet Angela Kosta in Korea. I extend my warmest congratulations.

Angela Kosta has long devoted herself to international poetic exchange, guided by a deep love for humanity. With her vast global literary network, she has passionately supported the works of writers around the world. Especially as Vice President of the Korean Association of World Literature, she has played a significant role in introducing Korean writers to global audiences. Thanks to her dedication, Korean literature has been featured in prominent international media, helping to elevate its global stature. As the second President of the Korean World Literature Association, I express my sincere gratitude and respect for her noble spirit and unwavering commitment.

Angela Kosta was born in Elbasan, Albania, located in the western Balkans, and has lived in Italy since 1995. She is well-known internationally as the Executive Director of the literary magazine MIRIADE, a translator, essayist, journalist, literary critic, publisher, and poet. To date, she has published 28 books—including novels, poetry, and children's literature—in Albanian, Italian, English, Turkish, Arabic, and French, continuing her vigorous literary activity. Her literary works and translations have been featured in journals and newspapers across Europe, Asia, and Africa, and she actively collaborates with multinational media outlets.

She has contributed as a co-author to numerous international anthologies and has translated the works of over 170 writers between Albanian and Italian. Moreover, she has actively promoted over 600 poets and 85 artists in both domestic and international literary journals. She has also translated the poetry collections of eight poets from Albania and Kosovo, and has rendered into multiple languages the works of many renowned classical and aristocratic Italian poets.

She serves not only as Vice President of the Korean Association of World Literature but also as Vice President of a humanist organization and as a cultural and peace ambassador for nonprofit organizations in Bangladesh, Poland, Morocco, Canada, Algeria, Egypt, Mexico, Romania, India, Yemen, and other countries. As a Korean reader, I am truly delighted to see her poetry published in Korea.

Albania and the Republic of Korea established diplomatic relations in 1991. Reading Angela Kosta’s poetry, I am deeply moved and saddened by the painful reality and suffering her country endures. Although Albania may feel unfamiliar to us, the bonds of friendship can be strengthened simply because we are fellow inhabitants of the same planet under a shared sky.

Just as a pearl is born only after enduring time and struggle inside a shell, a poet perceives the world through the windows of the soul, gaining insight and expressing it in a new language to share with the world. Through this process, the poet reflects the law of the universe and harmony with the world in the depths of the soul. In this context, The Pearls of Love by Angela Costa contains profound emotions for all of Albania. Her work is rooted in observations of her country’s harsh reality, and explores the inner life of humanity.

For ordinary people who believe they can never transcend the limits set by fate, the duality of despair and hope may be the most difficult choice. Yet, we must not stop striving to sing together for hope. I have seen a tiny seed, no larger than a grain of millet, take root between rocks and grow into a majestic tree. Because I have witnessed such miracles, I continue to dream of hope that lies beyond the hills of suffering.

Just as a beautiful butterfly is born through the painful process of egg–larva–pupa, the beautiful wings of hope require suffering to unfold. We all carry bruises and wounds in our hearts. Poems written in moving and beautiful language are often written over those wounds, becoming healing balms that offer hope and courage. The more people become rich in hope, the warmer and more livable the world will be. I hope that her poetry will become such a healing balm.

Through beautiful and powerful poetry, we can overcome sorrow and pain, and poetry can become a light that brightens even the darkest nights. It is a flower of consolation, a beacon of peace for the heart. In order for the delicate flame of hope to burn brightly and illuminate the world, the warm support of readers who read and cherish poetry is essential. Moreover, for poems written in other languages to reach Korean readers, they must be translated and published with the highest poetic sensibility and linguistic refinement.

Thanks to the noble humanitarian spirit of Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol, founding president of the Korean World Literature Association, Angela Costa’s poetry has been published in Korea in a trilingual edition—Korean, English, and Italian. As a Korean reader, I am deeply pleased to encounter the poetry of an Albanian poet in my country. I also pay tribute to Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol for his dedication to this meaningful endeavor, building a literary bridge for international exchange in world literature.

Angela Kosta’s poetry, born from careful observation of Albania’s circumstances, absorbs and integrates the human experience shaped by suffering and deep reflection. Her poems discover truths unfolding in the human world. Like a radiant pearl formed within a small shell through patient endurance, may her poetry offer comfort and hope even in dark times, and may the law of the universe and harmony with the world be reflected in the depths of the soul—moving and inspiring readers in Korea and around the world.

By: Poet Ms.Yang, Geum-Hee

Second President, Korean World Literature Association President, Jeju PEN, Honorary Ph.D., Vice President of Korea Institute for Peace and Cooperation, Former Special Professor, Jeju International University, Editorial Writer, Samda Ilbo 

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.]

SILENT STORIES, A POEM BY ANGELA KOSTA

Silent stories, thunderous,

in profaned psalms encircled,

scourged on the crucifix of the world

where the soul screams and dances the ballad of filth,

without halting the steps of greed that punishes us.

The Mothers,

with their sap,

the plant of life,

are forgetting to nourish,

for their breasts have become dry

in a land now barren.

The musicians

no longer play the piano,

no longer compose new modern hymns of peace...

Today's quislings,

with lightning rockets,

on the walls of the damned sky,

scribble clownish works,

while with disdain, they mock

the backdrop of kneeling races,

with broken ribs

in ancient historical collections.

They no longer have marrow

beyond seedless plasma,

or mouths without teeth,

shattered by the bite of misery.

With thirst

in the veins of the universe,

they swallow blood

under the barbaric blade,

hungry, they gulp down ferocity.

Humanity,

from the same wretched fate,

has been abandoned,

for in silence,

it can recount

the hypocrisy of the deceitful world.

©️ ANGELA KOSTA

ALBANIA & ITALY

THE PRESENCE OF CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE IN THE LITERARY AND CULTURAL NEWSPAPER “NACIONAL”

BY ANGELA KOSTA - ALBANIA & ITALY

On May 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the publishing house “Nacional” organized a conference in Tirana titled:

THE PRESENCE OF CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE IN THE LITERARY AND CULTURAL NEWSPAPER “NACIONAL” FROM ALBANIA

The event was held in the conference hall of the Oxford Hotel, where the publishing house “Nacional” had the pleasure of hosting and presenting a special cultural and intellectual gathering in the heart of Tirana from Albania.

The conference aimed to shed light on the influence, contributions, and resonance of contemporary Italian and international literature within one of the most significant platforms for Albanian culture and letters, the literary and cultural newspaper “Nacional.”

Following a welcome address by the director, Dr. Mujo Buçpapaj, the floor was taken by Dr. Regina Resta, President of the VerbumlandiArt APS Association, recognized by the Senate of the Italian Republic. She expressed deep gratitude for this cultural exchange event between the two countries. Dr. Resta elaborated on and emphasized the significant contribution of the newspaper “Nacional” and Dr. Mujo Buçpapaj himself in promoting cultural values not only of Italian authors and artists but also from around the world. She also promised to return to our beautiful country for further cultural exchange activities.

Subsequently, the Vice President of the Association, Goffredo Palmerini, expressed his appreciation and pleasure at being present at this event. He recounted that around the 1980s, when he was Deputy Mayor of the Municipality in L'Aquila, he had the honor of becoming acquainted with the work of our distinguished writer Ismail Kadare: “The General of the Dead Army,” which was being filmed with well-known Italian actors, including Mastroianni, in this wonderful city.

Dr. Klara Kodra then spoke, sharing about her Italian mother's origin and the close artistic and literary relations with our neighboring country. She also highlighted the extensive activity of the newspaper “Nacional” and its long-standing contribution to disseminating the work of many Italian and foreign authors.

After the exchange of Certificates of Appreciation from both sides, other scholars, writers, and authors also took the floor. The event concluded with coordinator Angela Kosta, who expressed gratitude to the honored guests and all attendees in the hall.

Honored guests included:

1. Regina Resta – President of the VerbumlandiArt APS Association, recognized by the Senate of the Italian Republic

2. Dr. Mirella Cristina – Lawyer, Member of Parliament, Justice Commission

3. Goffredo Palmerini – Journalist

4. Maria Pia Turiello – Forensic Criminologist, Chair of the Scientific Committee

5. Mirjana Dobrilla – Writer, Translator

This event underscored the vital role of “Nacional” as a bridge between Albanian and international literary cultures, fostering dialogue and mutual appreciation among diverse literary traditions.

BY ANGELA KOSTA 

Discussing the connections and the construction of cultural bridges with Italy and countries worldwide, I believe and am convinced that even 24 continuous hours wouldn't suffice.

I cannot fail to mention and recall the time of the regime when Albania was somewhat in the shadows. We had many prominent figures or distinguished writers who fought with their pens to become what they are today—icons in world literature; previously unappreciated due to the pronounced lack of freedom to write and to have the privilege of the word or free verse. They were counted on fingers because the harsh repression buried them alive, and these are facts, not legends.

This is why all of us do not remain silent in the face of mediocrity or those who try to distort our beautiful Albanian language and its origins. It must remain pure because our linguists, ancestors, and Renaissance figures fought for it to stay that way.

The newspaper Gazeta Nacional, professionally led by Dr. Mujë Buçpapaj (I believe there's no need to elaborate on his figure, as he is already internationally recognized), has for years promoted and continues to promote many authors, researchers, historians, artists, etc., not only from the Albanian territories and the Balkans but has also excellently presented our Italian neighbors and those from many other countries across all continents, without political, religious, racial, traditional, or cultural distinctions.

This reflects what the late Pope Francis left us as a legacy: "We need to build bridges, not walls," and the renowned media outlet Nacional has tirelessly contributed, facing no difficulty—be it economic or transitional—in constructing the scaling of these bridges. We all know that the world is going through significant difficulties, not only socially but also political contradictions. Nevertheless, in Gazeta Nacional, authors have come with the pen of peace because that is what we all desire.

In Gazeta Nacional, I have personally had the honor of having many editorials approved and published, which I have interviewed, starting from Iraq, Israel, Pakistan, Iran, India (today, unfortunately, in conflict), but all with the dream of achieving global peace. All these writers survive by writing and promoting because they know that it is perhaps the only way or alternative to give and spread the right word toward fraternal unity. This is why we are here today because the pen is the powerful weapon toward this desired peace—a disarmed and disarming peace (a message full of meaning and value from the newly elected, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV).

For some time now, I have had the honor of collaborating with the daily Italian newspaper Calabria Live, directed by RAI journalist Dr. Santo Strati. This publication features numerous articles not only about the Arbëresh community but also about many prominent figures in art, literature, music, and our Albanian history. Similarly, I contribute to the monthly magazine Saturno Magazine, led by the well-known journalist and writer Francesca Gallello, and to the platform Alessandria Today, under the direction of Dr. Pier Carlo Lava.

As the editor of my three physical magazines - two in English and especially the Albanian-Italian magazine MIRIADE and above all as a female translator and promoter, I have strived to shed light on the veiled shadows of voiceless women who still live under the torment of male egoism.

Gazeta Nacional has provided extensive space to these women, ensuring that their voices become not only echoes but also hymns advocating for civilization and the pursuit of gender equality. Dr. Mujë Buçpapaj himself has personally translated the poems of many female poets from Lebanon, Pakistan, India, and beyond, without prejudice. Today, women hold high state positions-such as Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy-and many other parliamentary roles worldwide. Women today are astronauts, scientists, chief engineers, architects, heads of institutions, and more- professions led at the same level as men. Gazeta Nacional has published works from many distinguished women with unique talents.

Let this event remain long in memory—a bridge in the heart of the Balkans and Europe, a link of continuity not only with Italy but also with other foreign countries.

Thank you very much to all!

(May 14, 2025 - Tirana from Albania)

THE EPIC OF THE PHOENIX : A POEM BY ANGELA KOSTA - ALBANIA & ITALY

Sun-dust glimmers 'neath craters unsealed,

Untold triumphs time has concealed,

Carved in tempests, on stone and flame,

By a tyrant hand with no name.

The blood-drenched Phoenix, whirls the sphere,

Thirsting in hell’s own frontier,

Burns to ash 'neath ruins deep

Then rises again, its vow to keep:

To rule the world anew, unbowed,

Above the silence of the crowd.

And we are mute…

I am mute…

Stripped of power, stripped of truth.

I cannot fight what mercy feigns,

Nor time’s cruel chain that still remains.

Beheaded, blind, we linger still,

Shadows of glory, bent by will.

We leave behind the sneer of loss,

Bear time’s burden, feel its cross,

And chew the darkness of the soul

No tears to cleanse, no centuries whole…!

Copyright- Angela Kosta 

[Translated by Ana Korça]

Lapsus, a Poem by Angela Kosta

Smile between your teeth 
torn core
A strip of torment
anthem without notes
Echo off between screams  
burning on feet wet with tears 
on the ground of ash and rubble 
bowels scattered everywhere 
breathless voice 
clash against the future 
Indulgence denied
into the abysses of itself.

- ANGELA KOSTA
ALBANIA & ITALY 

Angela Kosta was born in Albania and has lived in Italy since 1995. She is Executive Director the magazine in print MIRIADE, translator, essayist, journalist, literary critic and promoter. She has published 25 books: novels, poems and fairy tales in Albanian, Italianian, Turkey, French, Korean, Spanish, Japain, Arabic and English. Her publications have appeared in various literary magazines and newspapers in various states. Angela Kosta translates and writes articles and interviews for the newspaper in various states. Is Ambassador of Culture and Peace in various organizations no profit in various states. Angela Kosta has been translated and published in 40 foreign languages and countries.

NOSTALGIA OF INFINITY BY ANGELA KOSTA

Recently, the new book by Albanian author Angela Kosta, titled NOSTALGIA OF INFINITY has been published in Spanish.

NOSTALGIA of INFINITY is an intense poetic work that immerses the reader in the author’s soul, addressing universal themes such as love, historical memory, women, nature, and love for the earth. The selected poems in this book explore the relationship between humans and their environment, as well as the emotions that arise from personal and collective experiences.

Translated by the renowned Venezuelan poet Mariela Cordero and with a cover designed by the well-known artist Catia Pugliese, this book carries a powerful voice that traverses various social and daily realities, inviting reflection on life, pain, but also on the beauty of existence. The author gives a voice to painful historical moments, such as the Holocaust, while celebrating human resilience and showing profound respect for historical memory and universal values.

Through delicate and precise prose, "NOSTALGIA OF INFINITY" expresses the desire to find meaning and hope in a world that, while full of challenges, also holds moments of pure beauty. This book will undoubtedly touch the hearts of those who seek to better understand the connection between the individual and society, between earth and love.

Moreover, a Poem by Angela Kosta, Translated Into Odia by Debajani Das

[POET : ANGELA KOSTA]

[TRANSLATOR : DEBAJANI DAS]

ଅଧିକନ୍ତୁ : ଆଞ୍ଜେଲା କୋଷ୍ଟା
(ଓଡ଼ିଆରେ ଅନୁବାଦ : ଦେବଯାନୀ ଦାସ)
**********
ଅଧିକନ୍ତୁ ମୁଁ ତୁମକୁ ନୀରବ ରେ ଭଲ ପାଇବି
ହଁ, ମୁଁ ନୀରବ ରେ ହିଁ ଭଲ ପାଇବି ତୁମକୁ।
ତମେ ମୋତେ କୋଉଠି ପାଇବ !
ଆମ ପ୍ରେମ ର ଏକମାତ୍ର ସହଚର
ସେଇ ତାରା ର ଆରପଟେ ମୁଁ ଥିବି
ଆଉ ଆମର ପାଗଳ ପଣ ସବୁକୁ 
ମୁକ ସାକ୍ଷୀ ହେଇ ଦେଖୁଥିବି।
ଅବା ଥିବି ଜହ୍ନ ର ଆର ପାରେ
ଯିଏ ଆମର ଆକାଂକ୍ଷିତ ଅତିଥି ଟିଏ ହେଇ ଥିଲା ସବୁଦିନେ।
ପୁଣି ମେଘ ଖଣ୍ଡର ଆରପଟେ ଥିବି ତ 
ଆମର ବିସ୍ତାରିତ ଖୁସି ର ଝୁଲଣା ରେ
ଦୋଳି ଝୁଲୁଥିବି ।
 ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟ,ଯିଏ ମୋର ସମସ୍ତ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନ ର ଉତ୍ତର କୁ ସହଜ କରୁଥିବେ,
କେବେ କେବେ ମୁଁ ଥିବି ତାଙ୍କ ଆରପଟେ।
ଅଧିକନ୍ତୁ,ଅନେକ ସମୟ ଯାଏଁ
ମୁଁ ସେଇଠି ଅଟକିବି
ଯୋଉଠି ପବନ ବୋହି ଆଣୁଥିବ ତମର
ଚୁପି ଚୁପି କଥା।
ମୁଁ ଝରୁଥିବା ପାଣି ର ଧାର କୁ ଦେଖୁଥିବି
ଆଉ ତମ ଓଠ ର ଅନୁଭବ ରେ ଓଦା ହେଉଥିବିି।
ସେଇଠାରେ ଅନୁଭବି ତମକୁ ପାଇବି ।
ହେଲେ ମୁଁ ??
ମୁଁ ଥିବି ତୁମ ଆତ୍ମା ର ପାପୁଲି ରେ
ସ୍ଥିର ହୋଇ ରହି ଥିବି, ଯେମିତି ମୁ ମୁକ ଆଉ ବିଲୀନ ଏ ପବନ ରେ ।
ଆମର ନିଃଶ୍ୱାସ ସବୁ କୁ ପାଇବି ମୁ
ସମୁଦ୍ର ଲହରୀ ରେ।
ମୋ ମୁହଁ ରେ ତମର ହସ
ମୋ ଲୁହରେ ତମର ଦୃଷ୍ଟି
ମୋ ହ୍ରୁଦୟ ରେ ତୁମର ସ୍ପନ୍ଦନ
ମୋ କେଶ ରେ ତୁମ ହସ୍ତ୍ ସଞ୍ଚାଳନ
ଆଉ ମୋ ଆଖିରେ ତୁମ ଆଖି
ଚିରଦିନ,ଚିରଦିନ।।
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ଜୀବନୀ:-
ଆଞ୍ଜେଲା କୋଷ୍ଟା ଆଲବାନିଆରେ ଜନ୍ମଗ୍ରହଣ କରିଥିଲେ ଏବଂ ୧୯୯୫ ମସିହାରୁ ଇଟାଲୀରେ ରହୁଛନ୍ତି। ସେ ମୁଦ୍ରିତ MIRIADE ପତ୍ରିକାର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟନିର୍ବାହୀ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ, ଅନୁବାଦକ, ପ୍ରାବନ୍ଧିକ, ସାମ୍ବାଦିକ, ସାହିତ୍ୟିକ ସମାଲୋଚକ ଏବଂ ପ୍ରଯୋଜକ। ସେ ୨୩ଟି ପୁସ୍ତକ ପ୍ରକାଶ କରିଛନ୍ତି: ଆଲବାନିଆ, ଇଟାଲୀୟ, ତୁର୍କୀ, ଫରାସୀ, ଆରବୀ, ଇଂରାଜୀ ଏବଂ କୋରିଆନ ଭାଷାରେ ଉପନ୍ୟାସ, କବିତା ଏବଂ ପରୀ କାହାଣୀ। ତାଙ୍କର ପ୍ରକାଶନ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ରାଜ୍ୟର ବିଭିନ୍ନ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ପତ୍ରିକା ଏବଂ ସମ୍ବାଦପତ୍ରରେ ପ୍ରକାଶିତ ହୋଇଛି। ଆଞ୍ଜେଲା କୋଷ୍ଟା ବିଭିନ୍ନ ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ସମ୍ବାଦପତ୍ର ପାଇଁ ଅନୁବାଦ ଏବଂ ପ୍ରବନ୍ଧ ଏବଂ ସାକ୍ଷାତକାର ଲେଖନ୍ତି। ବିଭିନ୍ନ ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ସଂଗଠନରେ ସଂସ୍କୃତି ଏବଂ ଶାନ୍ତିର ଦୂତ ଭାବରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କରନ୍ତି ନାହିଁ। ଆଞ୍ଜେଲା କୋଷ୍ଟାଙ୍କ କବିତାଗୁଡ଼ିକ ୪୦ଟି ବିଦେଶୀ ଭାଷା ଏବଂ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଦେଶରେ ଅନୁବାଦ ଏବଂ ପ୍ରକାଶିତ ହୋଇଛି।
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Moreover, a Poem by Angela Kosta 

I will love you in silence
knowing where you will find me.
I will be beyond the only companion star
witness to our madness.
You will find me beyond the moon
she, our favorite guest, much desired.
I will be beyond the cloud
cradle of my brief happiness.
I’ll be beyond the sun
that maybe one day
he will ease my anguish.
I will stop for a long time to relive the moreover
where the wind will carry your whispers.
I will watch the water flow
and i’ll get wet from your lips.
I will find you knowing that you will be there.
And me?
I’ll be there, in the palm of your soul
standing still for fear of having become mute
vanished into thin air.
On the waves of the sea
i’ll find our breath
your smile on my mouth
your look in my tear
your beats on my heart
your fingers in my hair
your eyes on mine...
Forever!!!
- Angela Kosta, Albania & Italy

Biography:-
ANGELA KOSTA was born in Albania and has lived in Italy since 1995. She is Executive Director, the magazine in print, MIRIADE, translator, essayist, journalist, literary critic, and promoter. She has published 23 books: novels, poems, and fairy tales in Albanian, Italian, Turkey, French, Arabic, English, and Korean. Her publications have appeared in various literary magazines and newspapers in various states. Angela Kosta translates and writes articles and interviews for the newspaper in various states. Is Ambassador of Culture and Peace in various organizations no profit in various states. The poems by Angela Kosta has been translated and published in 40 foreign languages and various countries.
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THE IRIS FLOWER OF YOUR HEART : Poem by Iris Calif and Its Review by Angela Kosta

My beloved
In the crown of the Iris heart flower of heaven,
I am dripping a golden- painted dawn into your eyes,
The prayer of the holy sun rain land, silenced her voice,
The hidden wind blows; the secrets of my wild moon dance
I remove the essence of the clothing of my Iris flower soul
in front of the halo river rock of your body.
I am the naked ballerina, The living Iris flower of heaven,
dancing your living Iris heart
My wet lips whispering to the purity of the human beauty darkness of the Night of the loving;
Breath
Tonight
I am dripping,
The Iris flower of Your heart.

©️ Iris Calif 
Israel 

Review :-
The poem: "The Iris Flower of Your Heart" by the poetess Iris Calif explores the theme of love through symbolic metaphors, in which the figure of the Iris flower represents the purity, beauty, and spirituality of the love that the poetess holds for her beloved. The poetess uses the Iris, (which she shares the same name with), a flower that in myths and culture symbolizes harmony, rebirth, and light, to express a love that is as powerful as it is delicate and fragile.

In the verses, the poetess describes an encounter between human love and divine love, where the "crown of the heart" of the Iris flower becomes a metaphorical representation of the eternal spiritual union between the beloved and the lover. The poetess describes her beauty as a "naked ballerina" and her heart as a "living Iris flower," suggesting that love, like the flower, is pure, transparent, alive, and natural.

Her dance, in nature and spirituality, is closely intertwined with her vision of love, which appears as an act of sacredness and beauty in a world that oscillates between light and darkness. The "breath" mentioned at the end suggests a deep intimacy and a connection that goes beyond words, a moment of silent and intense communion.

©️ ANGELA KOSTA
ALBANIA

Characteristics of the novel “Imprisoned Soul” by author Angela Kosta : Preface by Kujtim Hajdari

Angela Kosta, now well-known by many people in her country and in other country around the world for her work as a journalist, writer, poet, promoter, and translator, stands out with her talent and the art of writing since in her early works, such is the novel “Imprisoned Soul” that leave impressions and bring to its pages, while simultaneously presenting to the reader events, descriptions, and dialogues that resonate fully with the reality of the time it describes. This makes the reader interact with this reality, and the characters she brings to life are as real as they are believable, so that at times the reader feels like one of them, going through experiences that not only become captivating and expressive but also leave a mark in their memory, falling in love with the characters and seeking to resemble them.

With this, the novelist achieves the high obligation that every artist and writer has, which is to reflect reality in a natural, credible, and artistically beautiful way, meaning creatively, expressing it with the ability and strength of her imagination, thus fulfilling the most important task of making her work an educational standard for the reader. In the novel, one finds not only a beautiful and accomplished description of this reality but also an analytical and psychologically convincing stance of the writer that not only stimulates the reader, in the good sense of the word, but also instills a moral obligation and pleasure to learn from the characters.

I would say that this characteristic is evident throughout the entire novel; the writer, like a good sculptor who carves his work with art and care, will observe with attention and the eye of an artist every scene, every event, every dialogue, and I would add every word in her work. It is difficult to find excessive elements in the novel or what we often call “filler.”  

Following the events with such care, both in the temporal and spatial dimensions, she often intervenes with her thoughts and analyses, revealing and better unraveling the world of the characters, reflecting the events and the theater of occurrences with more beauty and strength. What is quite positive is that she never burdens the narrative with her interventions; as an author, she acts as a companion, illuminating the paths and alleys where she wishes to traverse the characters of novel.

We see this as she carefully follows and guides the main character of the novel, Vilma, into the future. After losing her entire family in the tragedy of the Otranto Channel, along with her hope and desire to live, the author brings her into contact with good people and environment not only for herself but also for those who are no longer here, who would surely feel very proud and happy to see her like this. 

Before her passes the entirety of her past life in Albania, the tragedy of Otranto, the days in the hospital, the help of nurse Sabrina and her sister Barbara, the closeness and spiritual support above all from her friends Sara, Cinzia, etc. The refugee camp, with the responsible Loredana, is portrayed as both welcoming and concerned about helping her. The scene of indescribable pain in identifying the corpses makes her reflect, ringing the bells of her conscience that she must justify the sacrifices of everyone with her studies and work in her future. 

All of this opens the doors of hope, rekindles her desire and will, and she makes a vow not to disappoint anyone, first and foremost her family members who sacrificed their lives, then herself, and all the society that did so much for her. 

And she, with “Imprisoned Soul,” liberates herself from the pain (from which the title of the novel is derived) to take her life into her own hands. I won’t dwell on the details of the scenes so as not to take away the curiosity and pleasure of reading, but I wanted to clarify that by following the main character step by step and on the path she lights up, she simultaneously realizes two important and current ideas: that there are good people everywhere in the world who are predisposed to help others in times of misfortune, and indirectly, the call for everyone to view society through this lens to help and do what they can to assist others.

These ideas are realized through the secondary lines of the novel, such as that of Sabrina, the nurse, and her sister Barbara, who works in the refugee camp, as well as Loredana, the camp manager, and the state authorities who help her get her documents in order. 

In the novel, you will find scenes of events written with finesse that touch you with their culture and behavior, with the closeness and help they offer Vilma, alongside their own family problems that are present in every part of the world. 

The author skillfully presents these secondary lines, such as those of the sisters Sabrina and Barbara with their loves and misfortunes, as well as that of Sara with Antonio, which occupies a significant place in the novel and realizes important ideas of a modern society: that for the sake of vital family interests, some mistakes in relationships can and should be forgiven, especially when love is strong on both sides. With this line, the author reminds us that family should be seen as sacred, just as it should be as a cell of society.

  Similarly, the problems in the relationship of the other couple, Cinzia and Alexander, highlight that love must be nurtured and kept alive, alongside work and other family obligations; otherwise, it cools, fades, and ultimately ends. 

In conclusion, I would like to add something about the language of the novel and its syntax. In this work, you will not encounter random phrases, unnecessary repetitions, banalities, or barbarisms. Even though the author has lived abroad for decades, she maintains the purity of the Albanian language, carefully choosing her words from a lexical standpoint. You will not find heavy regionalisms that are difficult to understand or challenging dialectal words; she uses the pure official language, which she combines with the syntax of sentences and periods, making it as expressive as possible. 

From a syntactical perspective, it is also noteworthy that the sentences and periods do not tire the reader and are always placed in the service of the scenes and the amphitheater where the events unfold. 

Looking at the novel as a whole, it is a very accomplished work, interesting for anyone due to the messages it conveys and the importance of the values it holds, both social and literary-artistic. 

I wish the author success and hope for even more beautiful works in the future.

- KUJTIM HAJDARI 

OUR VOICE IS OUR ADVOCATE

Charles Lipanda Mahigwe: 

"I am immensely stocked with pleasure in my heart for not only that a mother, Angela Kosta, to me translated our previous book on Amazon into bilingual languages, Italian and Albanian and Hassane Yarti for the creation of the wonderful two cover. 

Dived into poetic critique by Angela Kosta and foreworded OUR VOICE IS OUR ADVOCATE :

“As soon as I had the book in my hands: "OUR VOICE IS OUR ADVOCATE", it was really exciting. Reading and seeing through the verses these young boys, I felt the inner strength that emanates and emits the great desire and light towards that path that leads them happily towards their creativity, the only one to bring to the surface, the unstoppable desire to have a better future and not only to them but also to all human beings in the world. Almost all the children in this book come from the refugee camp of Malawi, who live in truly miserable and terrifying conditions. Each young author of the AYAP group highlights, in these verses, not only the desire to write and create, but also to share, render and highlight a strong and clear message: poetry is everyone's salvation! Through poetry, we can cross the difficulties, adversities, boundaries and problems that life offers us and puts us in front of our everyday life.

It has nothing to do with the serious conditions they live in, since they know perfectly well what is positive that unites them, even if they are physically distant from each other, from us readers or from those who think in the same way as them.

I congratulate Charles, as well as Salvador, for having made possible, not only the realization of a great dream of these young people in publishing this book, which is spreading and being translated into multilinguals, but also for the great commitment, for the esteem and trust towards themselves, for the encouragement and solicitation in creating and implementing, what does not create discomfort and fear, towards a promising and prodigy future.

As a bilingual translator of this book, both in Italian and also in Albanian, as long as different languages, in unison of the compositions, I am immersed in the ocean of their tormenting world, amorous and ambitious, in every single verse, in every single author, living with them, their emotions, their sufferings and burdens.

I touched with them, just that deep point, which made me catapult into the abyss, but despite everything, I was still together with them on the threshold of the door that spurs towards the next day. Nothing can erase, not even put barriers, to their desire to progress towards a portent future. 

I invite all readers to read these poems, which are not simply verses, but are the same consistency of each poet and poetess, who very much need our support. 

They do not need to use metaphors or rhetoric in their components, because they use allegory, which transpires and is the mirror of their existence.

Hunger and thirst immediately disappear from their eyes, because all together, hand in hand, they form the circle of the globe and begin to sing the song of peace and freedom. 

Their voice also becomes ours, their verses become a free song and, all this becomes their and our poetry, their and our defense.

Congratulations to these wonderful guys; may God bless them all, may they have so much luck in their lives. 

《By Angela Kosta Executive Director of MIRIADE Magazine, Academic, journalist, writer, poet, essayist, literary critic, editor, translator, promoter》