Three Poems by Natalie Bisso

DOUBTS 

Not a very convenient opinion,

Not too convenient themes,

And often the revelation is bitter,

And the eternal souls in us are mute.

 

Countless possibilities,

No expressed wishes,

They do not cause difficulties

and do not disturb consciousness.

 

Will you always keep a calm conscience with pride?

The hushed subconscious

Gets used to stupidity completely,

Leveling up the state?

 

The whole world was

torn apart by indifference,

Indifference overshadowed the minds.,

We no longer listen to our hearts,

our minds are occupied with the dream of greatness.

 

My unpleasant opinion,

Both views and the search for truth -

Generations don't like it, 

everything seems unthinkable to them.

 

And they look too tired,

And the rules are outdated,

For example, they don't need diplomacy,

In order, as they say, to slow down the pace.

 

Do you really live like this, and not according to conscience?

Is that how you overcome desires?

And you will miss all the opportunities

Current upbringing...

 

You become part of a convenient,

Looking for the justification of this time.

Like attracts like.

Only a plea with cries of remorse.

 

Time and morals are changing,

All opinions have changed long ago,

And for me, my sinful righteousness

All whispers and whispers doubts.

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FOLK WISDOM

 

There is no limit to the wisdom of the people.

And when the proverb says,

If you have done your job, you can safely

Declare a legal day off.

 

Only now there is a lot to do,

Every day there are new cases,

Will you stop time in the middle?

Look around you! Has life already passed?

 

The days fly by unnoticed - you won't have time to look back.

And where does the sand flow in the clock?

You'll regret a lot right away.,

You will remember that you didn't have time to say important words.

 

Children and grandchildren were left without your love,

You didn't have time and you didn't love your parents the way you should,

Will your mother's arms embrace you again?

You have deprived yourself of this reward.

 

A difficult life, but expensive,

Don't waste your life in vain,

Because, as another proverb says,

We have to live TODAY and NOW.

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WRITE THE WAY YOU BREATHE

 

Write the way you breathe! Like a hurricane,

Go your own way and change your life.

And the thought is your guest, sometimes unexpected,

Stopped at your gate.

 

Past hopes and excuses -

You will not find it in the bins of paradise,

and there are many unjustified misconceptions

All this will appear before God like a forest.

 

And at this moment, simple and strange,

You, so driven by a sense of revenge,

What doesn't heal wounds,

You will leave your dear father's house.

 

You're taking revenge on yourself for the stinginess of words,

For not sleeping at night,

For writing poetry again,

Which, maybe, is a penny price.

 

A vendetta that burns in the mind,

Perhaps your best strategist,

Write as if you are in exile,

Prepare tactics, run away.

 

Write the way you breathe! In a foggy moment

You're choking on the rhythm of the lines,

You will find the desired flower of love,

And exhale the desired syllable.

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- NATALIE BISSO

Germany

natalirubisso@mail.ru

Natalie Bisso is a poet, novelist, essayist, and songwriter.   He is the author of 13 original collections, more than 120 songs, co-author in more than 180 international collections. She is published in newspapers and magazines around the world. Her poems have been translated into 45 languages. She was awarded the title of "HONORARY FIGURE OF WORLD LITERATURE AND ARTS" with the award of a silver badge. He takes part in the literary life of different countries. She is Founder and President of the International Literary Association "Creative Tribune“ (MLATT / ILACT). She is corresponding member of the International Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANI). She is also academician of the International Academy for the Development of Literature and Art (MARLEY); academician of the International Academy of Russian Literature (MAPC). She is included in the book "50 unforgettable women of Europe.“ She is member of the Senate of the Federation of World Leaders, Honorary member of the World Federation of Leadership and High Intelligence A.C.

 

The title of OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST FROM THE CONSORTIUM OF the International Academy of Ethics in India. She is included in the Platinum Book of the SPCA for active creative advances and great successes in creativity and in connection with the 20th anniversary of the Union - FOREVER. 

THE TITLE OF "REPRESENTATIVE OF THE HUMAN RACE" RECOGNITION OF THE GREATEST OUTSTANDING PERSONALITIES OF THE FIVE CONTINENTS (UHE)

The title of "Golden Feather of Russia“; 

The title of MASTER OF POETRY (Mexico); 

The title of MAESTRO (international);

The title of "Golden Feather of Kyrgyzstan“,  

 

Member of the Advisory Board of the Quarterly International Online Magazine Afflatus Creations, India;

The National President of the Spanish Writers' Union (UHE) in Germany.

Honorary Member of THE WRITERS UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, (SPCA), 

Head of the German Branch of the SPCA, 

International Peace Ambassador, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 

Honorary President of Mil Mentes Por México and the International Jury in Germany (Mexico), 

Member of the European Council and the Intercontinental Advisory Committee of RINASCIMENTO-RENAISSANCE Millennium III (Egypt);

Honorary Member of the Union of Spanish-Language Writers (UXE);

Ambassador of the International Forum of Creativity and Humanity (IFCH) (Morokko),  

Member of the Cámara Internacional de Escritores & Artistas and the CIESART World Council (Spain). 

Advisor to the International Publication of Chinese Literature (Hubei Federation of Literary and Artistic Circles), 

Member of the Jury of international competitions,

Member of the International Union of Authors and Performers (ICAI).     

Member of the International Union of Writers (ISP),

member of the Regional Public Foundation for the Promotion of Modern Poetry "SVETOCH" (Russia),

member of the International Guild of Writers (Germany), 

Member of the International Association of Writers and Publicists (Lithuania), 

Member of the Eurasian Creative Guild (London).

 

RECIPIENT of the International Medal "named after Adam Mickiewicz" Festival of Slavic Poetry and World Poetry Days under the auspices of UNESCO; 

RECIPIENT of the Gold Medal of the International Momunov Prize 

RECIPIENT of the medal "Anton Chekhov 160 years old"; 

KNIGHT of the Order "For Achievements in Culture and Art";

RECIPIENT of the Medal "For Contribution to cultural relations between Germany and Russia";

RECIPIENT of the medal of the Chekhov Autumn Festival

The recipient of the medal. Nadson's seeds.

 

 Multiple Grand Prize winner and Laureate of international literary and music competitions:   

Winner of the IV ANNUAL PEACE PRIZE 2024 DR. JOHN CARLOS MARTINS CHUEKAS; NATIONAL WINNER of GERMANY in the international Mili-Dueli competition; NATIONAL WINNER of GERMANY in the International AMILCARE SOLFERINO Award, Italy; GOLD WINNER of the National Literary Award Golden Pen of Russia; Letter of thanks from the State Duma of Russia for his great contribution to the development of Russian literature; Gold Winner of the Momunova International Literary Prize, Kyrgyzstan; Winner of several special international prizes from Russia, China, Mexico, Spain; Letter of thanks from the Government of the Chuvash Republic for contribution to the literature of the country and for the development and strengthening of friendly relations between writers; Winner of more than 500 diplomas and many other prizes. 

 

Her songs are performed on radio "Radar", "Recital", "Phoenix", "WE ARE TOGETHER", AUTORADIO, Radio OK, Radio NG, Talent Park, Ocean+, Radio UMRO(Mexiko), the video project "Intrigue Show". Participant of TV programs on the channel "Artist TV".

 

President of the International Literary Association "Creative Tribune"(ILACT),
Head of the German Branch of the Writers' Union NA,

Natalie Bisso

 

Президент Международной Литературной Ассоциации "Творческая Трибуна"(МЛАТТ), Руководитель Германского Отделения СПСА, Академик,

Натали Биссо

Группа ILA "Creative Tribune" в FB:https://www.facebook.com/groups/540040781692174

Cайт ILAСТ/ МЛАТТ:
https://sites.google.com/view/ilact/главная

Натали Биссо на сайтах:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563378677763
VK:   https://vk.com/natalirubisso
ОК:   https://ok.ru/natalie.bisso
YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@natalibisso/featured 

АВТОРСКИЙ САЙТ/  Natalie Bisso - Author's website
https://sites.google.com/view/natalie-bisso/главная

Дополнительная эл.почта:
natali.bisso@gmx.de 
5sonne@gmx.de

IN TURKEY : THE ANTHOLOGY OF POETRY THE WORLD

A few days ago in Turkey the book was published: Poets From the World in Turkish, with 58 authors translated by the journalist, writer and publisher Arslan Bayir, Director of the Baygenç Kitap Publishing House, as well as editor of the magazine Güncel Sanat. Best wishes to all participating authors:

Arslan Bayir, Angela Kosta, Mujo Bucpapaj Dibran Fylli, Dragusha Ndue, Francesca Gallello, Chris Chen, Byeong Cheol Kang, Isabel Furini, Hassane Yarti, Maria Pellino,

Marianna Iannarone, Fatmir Gjata, 

Graciela Diana Pucci, Germain Droogenbroodt, Hasan Nashid, Nasir Aijaz, Anna Maria Dall'Olio, Gjergji Kosta, Lee Hee Kuk, Llesh Gjoka, Nina Lys Affane, Iris Calif, Ildije Xhemali, Dardan Berisha Ana Korça, Alessandro Russo, Brixhilda Dede, Rajmonda Mara, Kujtim Hajdari, Sadije Aliti, Parvinder Nagi, Jasna Gugić, Bardha Alimeta Sungrye Han, Elisa Mascia, Shailesh Veer, Shakil Kalam, Mohamed Ellaghafi, Antonina M. Wiśniewska, Yang Gem - Hee, Irene Doura-Kavadia, Lefteris Shomos, Mario Belolli, Ubaudillo Sanginov, 

Barbara Harris Leonhard.

BIOGRAPHY OF THE EDITORS:

ARSLAN BAYIR, was born in 1958, in the Bayır village of Alanya, Antalya. He attended elementary school in his village, middle and high school in Alanya and university in Denizli. In addition, he also obtained a degree in Turkish language from the Anatolian University in '99. Arslan has published several books and has received many prestigious awards.

ANGELA KOSTA was born in Albania and has lived in Italy since 1995. She has published several books and received awards and certificates of appreciation from several magazines and newspapers. She is Executive Director of the biweekly magazine MIRIADE and co-editor in various newspapers, magazines by states.

Two Poems by Md. Ejaj Ahamed

Autumn's Train

I love to travel by a train in autumn,
The train runs forward;
The plants, the busy fields run backward;
I sit by an eye of the train,
I  look out and I am charmed,
The white cloud-girls fly
In the blue sky;
The wind and the sun rays caress
Our minds and faces;
The sun soaked white paths lie on the fields' beds;
I love to hear the bards' songs in the compartments.

The catkins dance by the apathetic railway
Which becomes gay
At the arrival of a train.
The driver blows the whistles,
The idle time also arises and fondles;
I love to hear the wheels' rhythm.

I like to see the lonely station among the smiling trees
Who welcome the train standing by the both sides.
The breeze' s song is blown on the leaves.
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Under A Starry Heaven

I sat by a stream under a starry heaven,
The night's eye found her face in the mirror of water,
I looked up and down again and again,
She smiled and all were being overwhelmed by her splendour;
The stream was laughing and dancing,
The breeze was singing,
And drawing fondling on our bodies and minds;
The whole valley bathed with the fountain of moonlight,
And wore the dress of delight.
Thoughts of romanticism were flying with wings
In the sky of my mind.
If my beloved were in this beautiful moment with me
How much better it would be!
Then thoughts of cosmos were flying with wings 
In the sky of my mind.
How large the cosmos!
How many planets and stars!
And the thought-birds mind me the Almighty
And I said, how great the Creator!
□

© Md. Ejaj Ahamed
Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

Md. Ejaj Ahamed is a bilingual poet, writer, journalist, teacher, an editor and a peace ambassador. He was born on 26 February 1990 in a remote village called Mahendrapur in Aurangabad of Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India. His parents are Md Samsuddin Biswas and Matiyara Bibi. His Educational Qualifications are English Honours, triple MA, B.Ed, D. El. Ed. He has taught in a few private schools and coaching centres from 2008 to January 2024. He has joined Shaikhpara Primary School under West Bengal Government on February, 2024. From an early age, he was able to cope with his family's financial difficulties and continue study, writing. During his college days, his Bengali-English poems and essays were published in the college magazine 'Ayon' every year. His Bengali-English poetry, essays have been published in various magazines, journals, news papers and joint poetry books. His poems have been translated into Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, Albanian, Tajik, Polish, Hindi, Russian, Bosnian, German, Duch. His research article 'Discovery and the Golden Peak of Improvement' has been published in an International Journal Called RJELAL and his another research article 'Exploring New Trends and Innovations in English Language and Literature' has been published in an international standard book. His published Bengali books are 'Swopno Tori'(Dream Boat), Bangla Sahitya o cinemaya Goyenda Charitra (Detective Characters in Bengali Literature and Cinema), 'Maner pandulipi' (Manuscript of Mind), 'Hrid-Canvas' (Heart-Canva) and 'Antarer Kabyakatha' (The Poetry of Heart), 'Paranta Sandhya' (Fall Evening), 'Selected Bengali Poems for Humanity & Peace'. He has made 'Ejajan Poem' and 'Science Poem'. He is the chief editor of Swapner Vela Sahitya patrika (The Raft of Dreams Literary Magazine). He was a member of the editorial board of 'International Sahitya Subarna' magazine, now he is a member of the advisory committee. He is the North Bengal editor of 'The Quadri Times' news paper, an admin of 'Puspaprovat' news portal and finance secretary of 'Joy Bangla Sahitya Parisad' of Bangladesh. He has edited a collection of Bengali poems by poets from India and Bangladesh, 'Kabitar Akash' (The Sky of Poetry) and 'Kabitar Aranya'(The Forest of Poetry), 'Kabitar Sagar' (The Sea of Poetry). He also works as a journalist for various newspapers. He has gotten many awards and honorary doctorates, honorary diplomas from various organisations. He got honour from the SAARC Human Rights Foundation.
He has received 'Ambassador of peace' of WLFPH, 'Global Ambassador' of International Literacy Study Group (Bangladesh) Member of Global Ambassadors of Sustainability and Certified Sustainability Officer (Dubai), Member of International Peace Ambassadors Academy (Egypt), Ambassador- 'Iqra Foundation' (Jerusalem), Member of Peace of 'International Academy for Peace and Human Rights' (Egypt), Member- 'Feather and Extender Humanity Academy' Europe and Turkey Branch, Member- Global Friends Club, Ambassador for World Peace- Foundation Maria Gladys. He is also a moderator of 'London Poets Club' (England), member of Farsala Academy (Greece), International Director of Diplomatic Relations and member of OCertiVa Social Media Administrators/Moderators Committee, an agency of The Sovereign Online State.

DISASTROUS SEPTEMBER : A NOVEL BY SKIFTER KELLICI

Skifter Këllici was born in Tirana, Albania and received a diploma in history and literature from the University of Tirana. He worked as a journalist, scholar, and sportscaster on radio and television. He is the author of several novels and nonfiction books, including the children’s books, “Memories of the Old Neighborhood” and “In the Footsteps” as well as the historical novels, “Assassination in Paris”, “The Murderer with the White Hands”, and “September Disaster.” He wrote the screenplay for “In the Footsteps” which won a special prize at the International Children’s Film Festival in Giffoni, Italy in 1979. He has lived in Boston, Massachusetts since 1999.

DISASTROUS SEPTEMBER A NOVEL BY SKIFTER KELLICI

In memory of the 2981 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World

Trade Center, among them three Albanians: Frrok Camaj, Mon Gjonbalaj and Simon Dedvukaj.

PART I: May 20, 2001 around 9 AM

A long line of passengers waited to go through one of the Terminal B security checkpoints at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts. An alarm sounded as a middle-aged man went through the metal detector.  He shrugged his shoulders with surprise and looked a little nervous. When the security employee asked him to walk through the metal detector again, he obeyed. The alarm went off a second time.  Therefore, he ordered the passenger to lift his arms above his head and spread his legs, while he patted him down with a wand.  A beep indicated an object in his jacket pocket. When the security employee asked the passenger to empty his pockets, he took out a small metal hammer. When the worker said he could not take the hammer on board, the passenger insisted it wasn't a weapon but a tool for carving small children’s toys.  The passenger’s shouting drew the attention of the other passengers. A few minutes later, two police officers arrived and

took him away. A medical examination confirmed he suffered from schizophrenia. After this incident, everything returned to normal, even

though the passengers were slightly shaken by the scene.

Two men with cups in their hands, who didn’t appear to be traveling anywhere, sat in the waiting area.  They watched the passengers as they prepared to board their flights and paid particular attention to the metal objects they carried.  They spoke in hushed tones.

"If we can make ourselves invisible and avoid getting caught like that idiot!" said Muhammad Ata, an Egyptian student.

"Don’t worry," said his friend, Marvan al Shehin, a student from the United Arab Emirates. "We don't have to

make ourselves invisible."

"Will we have weapons?!" Muhammad cried.

"Of course," said Marvan.

 "What kind of weapons?"

Muhammad sounded concerned. Marvan didn’t respond.

"Why don't you answer me?"

Marvan remained silent.

"You know a lot more than I do. You were close to Osama bin Laden, May God preserve him.  You know all about these weapons. Why won't you tell me anything?"

"Because I don't know anything," said Marvan. "Only Osama and Khalid Sheikh Muhammad,

his right hand man, know about them.  I can only imagine what they look like."

He smiled and reassured his friend everything would be fine.

"What matters is we will hijack the planes and wait for further instructions. This will be our greatest mission with Al Qaeda in the name of

Allah!"

Muhammad remained silent. He admired Marvan because he knew Osama bin Laden who had taught him how to hijack a plane. At the same time, he was proud to participate in this important mission.

▪Translated from the Albanian

By Carrie Hooper

Translator’s Note: I am thankful to Anitta Muharremi for her work on this project.

[Prepared Angela Kosta Executive Director of MIRIADE Magazine, Academic, journalist, writer, poet, essayist, literary critic, editor, translator, promoter]

My Poem, a Poem by Eva Petropoulou Lianou

I need to write a poem

A poem that will serve as peacekeeper

Between the God And Humanity

Between the brothers and sisters

Between my self and my mood

I need to find the verses

Be completely different from the past

And so new to fit in the present

Need to have one truth

Justified and accepted

Need to write a new story

A new book about the life

Every single day is a new discovery

People become evil

Failure earn in so many levels

And love is replaced with food

People are divided

Between those who love the food

Between those who love the humanity 

Need to write a poem about the fear

And the dark

But many of stars are shining

So must not affraid of darkness. But definitely need to re organize in our mind what the unknown is like?

People are divided

Between those who love the food

Between those who love the humanity

Is so, difficult to think with the stomach full

People forgot to love and they become

Slaves of their stomach

Little servants of this great stomach

That cannot filtre anything

Poetry unites people

Poetry travels more fast than the unknown words, that remain unborn

In the mind of an author...

Need to write a poem 

About the happiness

The smile of the childrens

The journey that never ends....

Who is the captain of the boat??

© Eva Petropoulou Lianou

Athens, Greece

eviepara@yahoo.fr

Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer Honored at National Seminar for Literary Contributions

Vishwa Sahitya Seva Trust and Madhavi Foundation honored Poet Dr. Shailesh 

A one-day national seminar organized under the joint aegis of Vishwa Sahitya Seva Trust, Agra, and Madhavi Foundation, Lucknow, was held in the National Book Fair Auditorium, Balrampur Garden, Lucknow, India, in which scholars presented their views on various dimensions of "Nature depiction and environmental awareness in literature". On this occasion, the famous litterateur and critic of Fatehpur, Dr. Shailesh Gupta 'Veer' was present as a special guest and speaker. He presented the main parts of his research paper on the topic "Nature awareness and environmental consciousness in contemporary Doha poetry". He was honored by renowned haiku poet Sahitya Bhushan Dr. Mithilesh Dixit and other dignitaries present on the stage by giving him a shield, citation, and shawl. 

Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer is a bilingual poet and editor of international repute from India. He is the editor of Micropoetry Cosmos and The Fatehpur Resolution. He is known for his thought-provoking and emotionally charged poetry, which explores themes of love, nature, social issues, and personal growth. Dr. Veer is a respected voice in Indian literature, and his work has been well-received in literary circles. His poems have been translated into several European and Asian languages. His compositions have been broadcast in many parts of the world. The chief guest of the program was Padmashree Dr. Vidya Bindu Singh, while the first session was presided over by Director's Editor Dr. Omkar Nath Dwivedi, and the second session was presided over by renowned poet Dr. Vishwambhar Shukla. On this occasion, many books were released, and writers invited from other states of the country were also honored. The program was conducted by Professor Kalpana Dubey and Professor Subhashini Sharma. The vote of thanks was given by Dr. Mithilesh Dixit, President of Madhavi Foundation, and Dr. Mohan Murari Sharma, Founder of Vishwa Sahitya Seva Trust.

Dr. PIER CARLO LAVA: THE BOOK "LOST EMPIRE" BY ANGELA KOSTA PAINTED IN PAINTINGS OF SUFFERING AND REDEMPTION

In the city of Towun Norh Haven, in the state of CONNECTICUT - USA, it was published. The book of poems by the author Angela Kosta LOST EMPIRE - IMPERO PERDUTO with a preface by Dr Pier Carlo Lava. Here is a small part of his review:

Angela Kosta, a poet of Albanian origin, establishes herself as a powerful and significant voice in contemporary literature with her collection of poems LOST EMPIRE. In this work, Kosta guides us through his personal experiences and the collective memory of a people marked by a complex past, offering intense and deeply reflective verses that touch on themes of loss, love and resilience. The collection forcefully addresses the shadows of a lost empire, not only in a historical sense, but also in reference to the impermanence of human experience and relationships.

THEMES AND STYLE 

The book LOST EMPIRE stands out for the breadth of the themes covered. Angela Kosta explores the traumas of a painful past, linked to the political and historical context of Albania during the regime, but intertwines these elements with more universal reflections on pain and hope. Each poem is a piece of a larger mosaic that tells of courage, resistance and the desire for freedom.

Kosta's poetic style is direct, but full of powerful metaphors that evoke evocative images. His words paint pictures of suffering and redemption, reflecting on the complexity of life and the power of human emotions.

THE IMPACT OF THE WORK 

Through LOST EMPIRE, Angela Kosta not only offers us a glimpse into the past of an entire generation, but manages to convey a message of hope and inner strength. 

His voice becomes the bearer of resilience, managing to give shape to the sufferings and joys that unite humanity.

The collection is a true poetic journey through the territories of the human soul, reminding us that, despite everything, there is always the possibility of rebuilding, even after the fall of an empire.

Angela Kosta is a writer and poet of Albanian origin who experienced firsthand the communist regime in Albania. His life experiences and the challenges he faced are deeply reflected in his literary output. His poetry stands out for its emotional depth and ability to deal with complex themes, such as suffering, historical memory and the search for hope. 

LOST EMPIRE is one of his most significant works, appreciated for its impact is for the unique voice he was able to give to his verses.

Angela Kosta is a writer and poet of Albanian origin who experienced firsthand the communist regime in Albania. His life experiences and the challenges he faced are deeply reflected in his literary output. His poetry stands out for its emotional depth and ability to deal with complex themes, such as suffering, historical memory and the search for hope. LOST EMPIRE is one of his most significant works, appreciated for its impact and for the unique voice he was able to give to his verses...

The book in English version can be purchased on Amazon.com:

https://amzn.eu/d/e4BnMxH

Edited by Dr Pier Carlo Lava - Publisher of Alessandria Today, a media followed all over the world.