Micropoems by Minko Tanev

Mirror 

I clarify my essence 

in the mirror of the day,

Countless faces are lost 

along the way,

God’s power moves the galaxies.

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Through the Ages

Strings of harp-

the myth of Orpheus 

lives in collective memory,

Music from celestial spheres 

exalts us,

We continue 

with spunk in the future.

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With Stars 

Maritza's coasts,

settlements over the water are mine.

River amethysts mix me

in kaleidoscopes with stars.

I drink through reeds

whirlwinds of my birth.

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If We Were 

Star rhythm fills me.

White light - the pulse of the universe

beats in each stalk.

Thousands of suns thump,

as if we were re-created.

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During the Seasons

The sun peeks through a cloud,

bees pollinate the flowering geranium.

The flight carries the scent of honey 

during the seasons of my admiration.

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© Minko Tanev

Sofia, Bulgaria 

Micropoems by Stoianka Boianva

Pretense
"Everyone who walks
through the crowd with you
is happy",
you say.
I know you pretend,
but I like your catch,
beloved my friend!
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Honey
How well you speak
under the honeycomb on the moon!
Honey is dripping
from your lips.
You attract me magnetically
under swarms from stars.
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Flow
The water fills rivers, oceans,
it flies with snowflakes,
pulsates in our blood.
The life rushes - a speedily river -
flows between roses and disappears!
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© Stoianka Boianva
Sofia, Bulgaria

With Blowing Winds, a Micropoem by Ranjana Kashyap

Let's dance and make jealous
the angels around the heaven,
Come closer and remove my veil
I am waiting!
An Obstacle
between the osculation of
light of our hearts, 
Let the veil swirl with
blowing winds!!
© Ranjana Kashyap
Himachal Pradesh, India
ranj77in23@gmail.com
Painting : Ranjana Kashyap

Rubais by Abdukakhor Kosim

Rubais by Abdukakhor Kosim

[Translated from Tajik by Khaibatullo Shodieva]

Poets are as the nation’s slogan,

Are the ever spring rosary.

The honor of poet is till thousand years,

They’re the robe of honor 

and dignity of nation.

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You are with me in my joy and sadnes,

Sometimes you are under my hands 

on bonds.

Yeart goes out, 

I’ll pour your blood,

My pen, 

you are my sweet heart!

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For the poet, 

good verse in a whole world,

If there is more letters, 

is expensive.

Just a good name is enough 

for him,

Other his jobs are for people.

© Abdukakhor Kosim

[Translated from Tajik by Khaibatullo Shodieva]

Poet, songwriter, journalist, publicist Abdukakhor Sattorovich Kosimov (Abdukakhor Kosim) was born on January 27, 1965, near the river Vakhsh in the Kuibyshev state of Tajikistan. Abdukakhkhor Kosim has been recognized with the titles as follows: "Excellence in Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan", "Excellence in Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan", "International Creative Person" - Odisha Salvation Fund-India,  Honorary Ambassador for Peace, International Declarator-Indonesia. His works have been translated into English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Arabic, Serbian, Croatian, Ukrainian, Hindi, Nepali, Bengali, Pashto, Urdu, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Persian, Turkmen, Kyrgyz and other languages. He is Editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Khidoyat" of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan. He is also Co-chairman of the Literary Council of the Eurasian Peoples' Assembly, International Cultural Ambassador- The International Chamber of Writers & Artists (CIESART) Barcelona Spain, Coordinator of the World Poetry Movement Medellin, Colombia, Coordinator of the World Union of Poets for Peace and Freedom (UMPPL), Italy - “Uni ón Mundial de poetas por la paz y la libertad (UMPL)”, Advisor and Associate Editor, Chinese Literary Magazines (in charge of the Hubei Federation of Literary and Art Circles), Poetry Collection (guó jì shī yǔ), Member of the International Confederation Union journalists in Tajikistan, the Academy of Russian Literature, the Academy of Russian Literature, the International Union of Writers, the International Elite Union of People's Diplomacy MESND-Kazakhstan, Full Member of the Academy of Literature, Art, Communication (LIK).

Micropoems by Jaipreet Grover

Pearls
I drank my tears
To hide my pain,
But the ocean of tears 
overflows the heart
To activate the soul
Made pearls of lessons
To buckle up for a beautiful beginning!
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Thorns
I tried to uproot
Thorns of pain
From the garden of my heart
But the flower of love said,
Touch me not!
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Heartbeats
My heartbeats
Fast with fear
Faster with a strenuous workout
And fastest
With your one glimpse!
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© Jaipreet Grover
Maharashtra, India

Five Haiku by Alok Mishra

cloudy firmament -

the pink lotus is blooming

in rippling water!

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smoky surrounndings -

a little sparrow is struggling

for its existence!

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resplendent morning -

ocean’s waves are rejoicing 

after gloomy night!

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colourful vast sky-

reflected sound of cuckoo

gladdens gloomy heart!

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sunny surroundings-

thirsty panting land begs for

heavenly shower!

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© Alok Mishra

Sitapur, UP, India 

Born in India in 1981, esteemed Alok Mishra is a teacher and an award winning poet. His poems have been published in several national & international magazines and many global anthologies. His poems are centered on love and life.

Micropoems by Bipul Ch Kalita

Notion 

Honeyed smile greets me a while

Every morrow 

And lets me move ahead

As only motion enlivens my notion.

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Lonely 

Let me swim across my vast shadow,

it follows me like pains

to give my smallest motion a lesson 

not to feel lonely in heading towards goals.

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A Queer Sigh

The Whole World Smiles

I seek my interior design

Though glee surrounds hardship

The whole world smiles,

And a queer sigh gets concealed.

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Fighting Against

Moments of joy bring back lost spirits

Lighting lamps in darkness

Fighting against any sort of idleness

To place me in my well designed heaven.

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© Bipul Ch Kalita

Nagaon, Assam

Eminent poet Bipul Ch Kalita was born to Bipin Chandra Kalita and Gunjebala Kalita Pathak at Phulaguri in the district of Nagaon, Assam on 01/09/1968. He is a trilingual poet, dramatist and literary critic. He has authored three books- 1) I'll Be In You To Feel Myself, 3) Heart's Whistle and 3) Moi Arjun Hobo Nuwarilu (মই অৰ্জুণ হ'ব নোৱাৰিলোঁ). His critical essays, short stories and poetic creations have been appearing in many national and international magazines, newspapers and anthologies. His Assamese dramas have been staged by many professional and social organizations. He has also edited a number of magazines and anthologies.

Micropoems by Debajani Das

Silhouette

Diving deep into your silhouette

I found it was someone beyond you,

Peeping behind the mask

I found my imagination as bursting dew!

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Chaos

In this era of chaos

Heart craves for silence

Peace goes astray

Leaving behind 

only tolerance!

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Time 

Once gone 

Never comes back

Yes! it is our time and age

Embrace love

Forgetting rage!

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Why?

Why are you so sad?

Come out of the cage

Write life's new page...!

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Mirage 

Chaos everywhere

Life seems to be mirage,

Shoothen it with soft effleurage!

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Excellence 

Strive to excel

Work hard like an ossifrage

Develope quality of umpirage!

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© Debajani Das

Balasore, Odisha, India

Being a prolific writer, Debajani Das has contributed towards literature in versatile ways, linguistic barriers have never been an obstacle in her way. Her creations in Odia, Hindi as well as in English have successfully held the title of bestsellers. Her efficiency has led her pen towards attributing stories, novels, poems, one liners, features, translations, documentary, spiritual, scientific and historical articles, reviews and recipes too. Born on 5th July in Balasore, she has a small family in Balasore, Odisha, India. Only daughter Ayenankita and Hubby Dillip Kumar Das. 

Author Debajani holds a popular position in the literary world. She is attached as an active member in many Literary forums, organisations and other similar platforms. Debajani's bequest in literary field and her skills of augmentation are remarkably outstanding. Some research work has also been done on her literary work. By profession Debajani  is a Botany Educator. Being a Gujrat Sahitya Academi winner, the author has garnered much acclaim for her published books...stated below:- 

* ALUA RA CHHAI <The Shadow of light> (Fiction collection)

* APURNA PURNATA <Incomplete perfection> (Novel)

* DRUMA MAHA DRUMA

<Plants and trees> (Book about plants)

* PALAKA RA SMRUTI 

<Memories of blink> (Poetry collection)

* AMRUTA PARASAMANI AND KALPABRUKHYA

<Nectar, Magic stone and the sacred tree> (Translated book from Hindi)

* A AA I, <Etc..> (Fiction collection)

* ATHACHA SUKHINI PRITI RA FALGU <Unstrained Eternal love> (Fiction collection)

Sainos by Priyalakshmi Gogoi

English Sainos [7-8-9] in Various Themes & Various Rhyme schemes : Priyalakshmi Gogoi

Roller Coaster
Life is a roller coaster
It has got the ups and the downs
The ride is short so enjoy, have fun! 
[Free Verse]
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Sunday
It's a beautiful Sunday
Relax and have a fun-filled day 
Play the music and enjoy your day!
[AAA Rhyme]
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Be positive
Another beautiful day
Smile and keep your worries at bay 
Be positive and have a great day!
[AAA rhyme]
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Storms
Storms come but they also go
The Sun comes back to light you up
Have patience, they cannot conquer you.
[Free Verse]
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Blessing
The morning is a blessing
Greets us with light after the night
Showing us the path to make a mark.
[Free Verse]
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Magic
The magic is in our soul
The mighty pen is in our hands
Let's begin to write our own stories.
[Free Verse]
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Monday
Mondays are not meant for blues 
For me, they act as catalysts 
To start the week with motivation.
[Free Verse]
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Musings
Like flowers bloom for themselves 
I pour down my thoughts for my soul
Musings of my heart make me feel whole.
[ABB Rhyme]
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Life and Storms
Many storms come to your life 
They may destroy you or break you 
But some storms do come to clear your path.
[Free Verse]
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Valour
She did bloom in loneliness
Withstanding all storms she stood tall
Strength in her roots, valour in her soul.
[Free Verse]
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© Priyalakshmi Gogoi
Guwahati, Assam, India 
priyalakshmigogoi123@yahoo.com

Poetess Priyalakshmi Gogoi has been born and raised in the beautiful city of Guwahati, Assam. Passionate about living life to the fullest, she is a simple and an amiable person at heart. With educational qualifications ranging from Zoology, GNIIT, MBA (HR) and D.El.Ed, she has vast professional experiences in various corporate sectors. Currently working as a Teacher, she is contented to fulfill her zeal and passion for imparting education. Priyalakshmi firmly believes in keeping one's inner light burning bright and facing all adversities with courage and strength. 

Priyalakshmi started writing at the age of 10 yrs. Her first poem, "The Night Sky" was published when she was in class VI in The Assam Tribune which is one of the most popular English newspaper. Since then she has been continuing with her hobby ie writing and published poems in the newspapers. She has been awarded with monetary benefits for winning the Poetry competitions in the Children's Corner of The Assam Tribune when she was in school. Her poetry has been published in various Literary magazines, journals, anthologies and websites. She has been awarded the 75th Independence Day Literary Honor on 15th August, 2021 jointly given by Motivational Strips and Gujarat Sahitya Academy. She has been awarded several times for poetry and literature.

Micropoems by Taghrid Bou Merhi

Heavy Tears 

The departure came

It collected the old bags

And left behind its absence 

And the Mirage

And the heavy tears…!

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Breath

I came 

holding with me 

A picture of your brown face

That carry your good breath

In a smell of delicious waiting!

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Perched on a Flower

This is Me

Like a bee celebrating her feat,

Or a butterfly perched on a flower,

I am a child of life 

and the tree of love...!

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Drowsy Eyes 

Before the drowsy eyes sleep

Come, hug me and kiss me

To awaken the pulses

And sweeten the nighttime…!

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All My Love 

Like a moody bird 

flying in dreamy evenings,

I loved you

With all the passion and longing

And despite the vastness of the universe

This universe can't hold 

all my love for you...!

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© Taghrid Bou Merhi

Líbanon/Brazil

taghrid240@gmail.com

Taghrid Bou Merhi is a eminent Lebanese Poetess, Writer, Translator and Árabic teacher for non-native speakers. Currently she is residing in Brazil. She holds a Law Degree. She is Editor of Al-Arabi Today, Electronic Newspaper (Lebanon Branch). She is proficient in many languages as Arabic (native language), French, English, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish. She is also a team member of Translators Without Borders into Portoguese and Italian. She is responsible for the translation department at Agareed Literary Magazine. Her poems have been translated into Uzbyk, French, English, Italian, Turkich Amazigh, Portoguese and some other languages. Her poetry has been published in various Literary magazines, journals, anthologies and websites. She holds some honorary degrees from international associations and literary forums.

Books:

* Songs of Longing

* The Keys of Science: Verses and Manifestations.

* Philosophies on The Edge of The Soul.

Participation:

Participated in writing the book (The Causes of Victory in the Battle of Life) with a group of arab writers. Participated in the first poetry audio collection throughout the ages with the poem "Parting the Loved Ones". Participated in the Encyclopedia (of Arab Creators1000 pens)(Poets of Arab Youth) (the teacher) (the poem is female) (Ammunition,  Part III and IV) ( biography of writers، Part III (The Thousand Quadra of the Seagull Poets) (Feminist Poetry of EloquentPoetry) (Poets in the eyes of Palestine) ( The translational handshake in its fifth and sixth parts) ( Poetry Antology Spain, America, Mexico, Argentina)

Translation: 

* Translated the "Rituals of Love" book by Poet Fatima Mansour into spanish. 

* Translated a group of texts from the collection of Books (Part Two, Three, Fourth and Fifth) written by Poets Nasser Ramadan Abdel Hamid into Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

* Translated (Savage Wind) book by Poet Azuk Kumar Mitral into Arabic and Portuguese. 

* Translated a group of texts written by Poet Ghada Al-Husseini.

Micropoems on Light

● Jyotirmaya Thakur [United Kingdom]

I stood and watched

The day unfold in morning light

Like petals of a flower

Pushed by wind power!

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Twilight caught the breeze

As Sun was setting

On the wings of birds

The light was sleeping

Leaving the sandy shores behind!

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● Mir Samsul Haque [India] 

I'm ablaze sulkily for thousand twilight's

Her scarce arrival puts me in the ignition of fiercely flame

Oh, luminous luna you may cognize the pinches of my heart

You aflame all alone on the azure veil 

Be a witness of my lonely griefs!

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● Lilian Woo [Malaysia] 

Glorious morning 

The sun flashes vibrant light

Brighten up the day 

The glow of blooming blossoms 

Is emitting sweet fragrance. 

[Tanka: 5-7-5-7-7]

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crimson rays of light 

let it shine, light up your life 

bless with happiness.

[Haiku: 5-7-5]

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● Ranjana Kashyap [India]

It's a bright waking night! 

Tonight is the festival of lamps, 

The sky is showering the stars, 

But I was unaware ; 

One day for us in the pavement of my heart, 

So many lamps of love will light up, 

One day life will be so bright with your love, 

I was so unaware of this!

● Jaipreet Grover [India] 

Seen or unseen

Illuminates with celestial rays

The power of phosporescent inner light

Is bestowed by the divine light

To enlighten your True Self

Just use it wise! 

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● Nishat Jabeen [Saudi Arabia]

My truth is in the clasp of gloomy despair 

O' Lord of the all Heavens pass a command to the universal lamp

Sprinkle a little more twinkles

And shimmer not just to the dusky countenance

But enlighten to my shadowy existence.

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● Jyoti Nair [India] 

Sugar maples scamper into our porticos, 

drenched in orange-ostentatious conundrums, 

ambling through our variegated lives... 

our lives; these anagrams of 'abendrot' vine-longings! 

[ *Abendrot, is a German word; it means evening red, sunset glow, sunset-light, purple light, afterglow, sunset.]

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● Maid Corbic [Bosnia and Herzegovina] 

Lightness into the darkness place

Nature brings always new emotions

Which take this place full of charm

And nobody can say that it is illusion

Since we live into the present stage!

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● Sumil Sharma [India] 

In my darkest sleepless nights

Her touch gives me the courage to see the light

To stand against the fear and fight

Through the gloomy night

And finally see the sight of the light

A Mother's Touch, the perpetual might. 

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