Five Modern Haiku by Barbara Anna Gaiardoni

Saint Martin summer
the first new olive
oil drop
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an old umbrella
the canvas lying
on the ground
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a good book
the moving
of clouds
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comforting voice
the wind speaks
with trees
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long tulle dress
the essence of spring
into the cities
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© Barbara Anna Gaiardoni
Verona, Italy

Barbara Anna Gaiardoni alias @bag is winner of the First Prize 2023 “Zheng Nian Cup” and of the Edinburgh "Writings Leith" contest. Her Japanese-style poems has been published in The Mainichi, Asahi Haikuist Network, The Japan Society UK and in one hundred and nine other international journals. Drawing, swimmer and walking in nature are her passions."I can, I must, I will do it" her motto.

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With You in the Rain, a Micropoem by Kumrie Avdyl Shala

Only for you tonight I will come
to weave together strings
for rainy nights,
to sing to the stars with love,
To hug you in the heavy rain, love!
© Kumrie Avdyl Shala 
Kosovo 

Kumrie Avdyl Shala was born in December 1971 in Graboc of Peja - Kosovo. She is the daughter of Avdyl Shala, originally from the country Albania, coming from an Albanian family loving national freedom. Kumria participated in all the demonstrations, from an early age, from her elementary, high school and university studies until 1997-1998, continuing her activity for the liberation of the country as an activist for national issues. In 2022 he published his first book of poems "ROAR AND MOTHER FREEDOM", In 2023 he published his second book of poems; "TRACKS THAT CANNOT BE DELETED" after which "LOVE TO THE Marrow" is also released. His poems are published in several anthologies.

Two Micropoems by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai

My Life in Your Name 

When you leave, I 'll ponder over it

What I have lost or gained

I'm even forbidden to write

My good luck has a poem for me

And I feel myself on cloud nine

As I've bequeathed my life in your name.

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Ray of Hope 

Like a ray of hope in desolation

And we have filled our life with love

I have lost both my peace and sleep

Sometimes I do feel your crazy love 

Heart has started betraying me too

Before hearts get blended,we have

Words ever spoken like falling stars 

And your heart illuminates mine!

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© Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai

Odisha, India 

Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai (DOB 07/06/1973) is a passionate Indian author-cum-poet while a tremendous lecturer of English by profession in the Ganjam district of Odisha.He is an accomplished source of inspiration for young generation of India .His free verse on Romantic and melancholic poems appreciated by everyone. He belongs to a small typical village Nandiagada of Ganjam District, the state of Odisha. After schooling he studied intermediate and Graduated In Kabisurjya Baladev vigyan Mahavidyalaya then M A in English from Berhampur University PhD in language and literature and D.litt from Colombian poetic house from South America. He promotes his specific writings around the world literature and trades with multiple stems that are related to current issues based on his observation and experiences that needs urgent attention. He is an award winning writer who has achieved various laurels from the circle of writing worldwide. His free verse poems not only inspires young readers but also the ready of current time. His poetic symbol is right now inspiring others, some of which are appreciated by laurels of India and across the world. Many of his poems been translated in different Indian languages and got global appreciation. Lots of well wishes for his upcoming writtings and success in future. He is an award winning poet author of many best seller books.Recently he is awarded Rabindra Nath Tagore and Gujarat Sahitya Academy for the year 2022 from Motivational Strips. A gold medal from world union of poets France & winner Of Rahim Karims world literary prize 2023. The government of Odisha Higher Education Department appointed him as a president to Governing body of Padmashree Dr Ghanashyam Mishra Sanskrit Degree College, Kabisurjyanagar. He is Winner of Hyperpoem Guinness World Record 2023.

Five Micropoems by Nishat Jabeen

Euphoria 

Growing together

With you

Seems dreams

Reach the premises of

Euphoria, ecstasy,

The heaven

Never can be gained

Without you!

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A Cinderella Dream 

Standing in the alcove green of  the resplendent apartment 

I have a cinderella dream 

in the trail of transcending ecstasy

My prince waiting 

assiduously wails the window silently 

With a zealous zest, 

I hover on the barouche on the empyrean way!

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PQRS

Polyethenic pain not melting in tears of pique

Quintessential love from your heart's groves 

Rare and exemplary above all grieves 

Steering me towards the throne of a tragic queen.

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Deep Love 

My heart is in deep love of thee

Infinite cryptic lines of mine

And the ebullient  emotions invite thee

He accepts my prayers graciously

When I bend down in reverence

To the Lord of me and thee.

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Night Poem

The drum beater of dreams

Announces a notion of success

Fortune won't be served in the platter

"Every dream begins with a dreamer"

One has to burn blues and agonies 

To churn it well into success wine!

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© Nishat Jabeen

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 

Nishat Jabeen is an Indian poetess. At present she works and lives in the heart of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. She is a language teacher. Apart from English poetry she is an acclaimed urdu poet. She runs a poetry group Zoq e shayeri as well . Under her able guidance that group is sky rocketing. Her writing is centered around the metaphysical realm yet she admires each piece poetry from another genre as well. She is an accomplished writer as she has been published in both national and international anthologies.