The Living Voice of Iris, Flower of the World—" 

Blossoming with the Mysterious Divinity of Life

And Iris, the Woman— Like a River, the Bride of the Desert"- Iris Calif© 

The International Poets

Taghrid Bou Marhi — Lebanon | Brazil

Iris Calif — Israel

Poems by the international poet Iris Calif from Israel:

"A Woman AS a BROOK OF The DESERT","THE DESERT BRIDE"

Hebrew and English: Iris Calif

Translation into Italian and Arabic: Taghrid Bou Marhi

A WOMAN AS BROOK Of the DESERT

IRIS CALIF--ISRAEL

With the letter of love, the violin of eternity kneels

Embroidering melodies to my nude body;

The words of heaven

Miracles occur;

The sun sets the world apart

I roar silently, naked,

Carving the souls of existence,

Saints hover in the hush of the rain’s woven cloth

I revive the cradle of waters

Crossing my dress,

My heart, in the warmed sand,

The night enchants consolation,

Silence of human delusion

The creation wind is racing in her bound beauty,

To the mountain coast

I am breached now; woman

As a brook of the desert

“© All rights reserved to the poet Iris Calif”

امرأة في مجرى الصحراء

كتبتها: إيريس كالف

ترجمة: تغريد بو مرعي

"بحرف الحب، موحّد كمان الأبدية،

أطرز ألحانًا لجسدي العاري؛

كلمات السماء

تُحدث المعجزات وتُزيح الشمسُ العالم.

تزأر في صمت، عارية، تنحت أرواحًا من الوجود.

القدّيسون يطفون في قفازات المطر يَحيَون مهد المياه

يعبرون ثوبي، قلبي، في الرمال الدافئة.

تفتن الليلة بالعزاء،

صمت الأوهام البشرية.

ريح الخلق تجري بجمالها المحدود نحو الساحل الجبلي.

الآن أنا 

ممزقة، امرأة في مجرى الصحراء."

The poem “A Woman as a Brook of the Desert” by Iris Calif is featured in the international magazine RASEEF81, in an Arabic translation by Dr. Taghrid

BouMerhi.

UNA MUJER EN EL ARROYO DEL DESIERTO

Escrito por IRIS CALIF

Traducción: TAGHRID BOU MERHI 

“Con la letra amor, uniendo el violín de la eternidad,

Bordando melodías para mi cuerpo desnudo;

Las palabras del cielo

Milagros ocurren;

El sol aparta el mundo.

Rugiendo en silencio, desnuda,

Esculpiendo almas de existencia.

Santos flotan en guantes de lluvia,

Reviviendo la cuna de aguas

Cruzando mi vestido,

Mi corazón, en la arena cálida.

La noche encanta la consolación,

Silencio de las ilusiones humanas.

El viento de la creación corre en su belleza ligada,

Hacia la costa de la montaña.

Ahora estoy desgarrada, una mujer,

Arroyo del desierto.”

אִשָּׁה כְּנַחַל מִדְבָּר/ איריס כליף      

 

בְּאוֹת הָאַהֲבָה   

רוֹכֵן כִּנּוֹר הַנֶּצַח

רוֹקֵם אִירִיסֵיי נִגּוּנִים לְגוּפִי הַמְּעַרְטֵל

דִּבְרֵי שָׁמַיִם

 

נִסִּים

שֶׁמֶשׁ פּוֹרֶטֶת עוֹלָם 

אֲנִי הָרוֹעֶמֶת, מוֹשָׁה. דְּמָמָה עֵירֻמָּה

חוֹטֶבֶת קִיּוּם נְשִׁימוֹת עוֹלָמִים

עֲרְטוּלָה רוֹחֶפֶת לְסַהַר הָאִירִיסִים הַקְּדֵשִׁים
בְּדוּמִית הַבַּד הָאָרוּג שֶׁל הַגֶּשֶׁם

מְחַיָּה עֶרֶשׂ מֵימֶיךָ בַּחֲצוֹת שִׂמְלָתִי

 

לִבִּי

בַּחוֹל הַנִּכְמָר הַלַּיִל מְכַשֵּׁף נֶחָמָה

שׁוֹקֵט תַּעְתּוּעֵי אָדָם

 

בְּרִיאָה

הָרוּחַ דּוֹהֶרֶת

בְּיָפְיָהּ הַנִּכְבָּל

חוֹפָהּ

 הַר

 גּוּפִי

 

אֲנִי

הַפּוֹרֶצֶת

אִשָּׁה כְּנַחַל מִדְבָּר

כל הזכויות שמורת למשוררת איריס כליף ©

    מספרי הרביעי שבכתובים 

[גרסה מחודשת מהספר "בת אלוהים"]

THE DESERT BRIDE

© IRIS CALIF 

King of the angels of the world, Lord of land and heaven

 

In the calm prayer of your rains, simulates virtue of love

In God's garment to my body, I predict the sun ballerina of my body

To the silence of the divine wind

 

The darkness carrying love

Desire raising my dream

And the summer candle is lit by a holy life

Reigns in the crown of winter writings of my soul

The evening creates my passion that gives birth to existence

The night breathes the golden halo of my dance in the sand of the fields of the world

And in the knowledge of heaven

I am the bride of the deser

The poem “The Desert Bride” by Iris Calif is featured in the exceptional and international literary supplement of “Raseef 81 Magazine – Germany,” presented by Sirius Media Foundation (May 2026), in English and in an Italian translation by Dr. Taghrid BouMerhi

عروس الصحراء

©® إيريس كاليف

ترجمة: تغريد بو مرعي 

يا ملك ملائكة العالم، يا ربّ الأرض والسماء

في صلاة أمطارك الهادئة، تتجسّد فضيلة الحب.

وفي لباس الله على جسدي، أستشرف شمسًا راقصة في كياني.

إلى صمت الريح الإلهية

يحمل الظلام حبًا

ويرفع الشوق حلمي

وتشتعل شمعة الصيف بحياة مقدسة.

تتوّج عرش الشتاء كتاباتُ روحي

ويصنع المساء شغفي الذي يلد الوجود

ويتنفّس الليل الهالة الذهبية لرقصي في رمال حقول العالم.

وفي معرفة السماء

أنا عروس

   כַּלַּת הַמִּדְבָּר -איריס כליף 

מֶלֶךְ מַלְאֲכֵי עוֹלָם    אֲדוֹן  אַרְעָא שָׁמֶיהָ 

               רִבּוֹן כָּל 

              הָעוֹלָמִים

בִּתְפִלִּין מַלְכוּתָא גְּשָׁמֶיךָ, מְדַמָּה סְגֻלַּת הָאַהֲבָה           

        בְּשִׂמְלַת אֱלֹהִים חוֹזָה גּוּפִי                                              

                לָרוּחַ          

          הַשָּׁקֵט צָלוּל

        הַחוֹשֵׁךְ נְשׂוּא אֲהָבִים

           מַגְבִּיהַּ נִטְמַר

               חֲלוֹמִי  

      וּבְנֵר כָּחֹל  הַקַּיִץ  דּוֹלֵק קְדוֹשׁ חַיַּי

 מָשִׁיחַ בְּכֶתֶר הַחֹרֶף כִּתְבֵי נְשִׁימָתִי 

 הָעֶרֶב  בּוֹרֵא תְּשׁוּקָתִי הַיּוֹלֶדֶת קִיּוּם                               

  הַלַּיִל נְשׁוּף מְחוֹלִי בְּמִרְעֵה עוֹלָם  

    וּבְדַעַת שָׁמַיִם   אֲנִי כַּלַּת הַמִּדְבָּר

                               כל הזכויות שמורת למשוררת איריס כליף ©

About the Poetry Translator – Taghrid Bou Marhi - Lebanon Brazil

Taghrid Bou Merhi is a Lebanese poetess, writer, and translator living in Brazil. She holds a Law degree and is advisor to the International Union of Arab Intellectuals, in the Media Authority for Translation Affairs and advisor to the countries Al-Sham literary platform for literary translation.She IS advisor to the International Federation of Arab Intellectuals, in the Media Authority for Translation Affairs. She IS ambassador of Lebanon in the Fellowship of Creativity and International Science Humanities, England-London. She is ambassador of the team “International Cultural Salon Association”and ambassador of Brazil in the American P.L.O.T.S. Magazin and ambassador of Lebanon in the Association of the World Union of Writers and Artists UMEA Portugal . Member of prestigious platform Of WWWU World Nations Writers’ Union Kazakhstan.Editor of Al-Arabe Today, Rainbow, Literária Agharid, Al-Nil Walfurat, Literária and Allaylak Magazine.Fluent in Arabic (native language), French, English, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish She won the Nizar Sartawi International Translator Award for Creativity 2021 in the field of translation and literature.She won the 2nd Annual Zhengxin International Poet Award 2022, 2023. She hon received the World Prize Prestigious “RAHIM KARIM WORLD PRIZE”.

She hon received the recognition from Greece Delphi (Elaiko Bpabeio), where the celebration of Peace.

Her poems have been published in numerous international anthologies،various Literary magazines,journals and websites.Her poems have been translated into more than 36 languages.As of May 30, 2023, she translated 14 books.Author of 15 b

ooks

About Iris Calif – Israel

Iris Calif is an Israeli author, poet, journalist, editor, poetry translator, and dancer whose literary work has received international recognition. Her poetry combines spirituality, art, and culture, creating a unique poetic space connecting humanity, the Divine, nature, and creation. Her work expresses universal values of love, peace, harmony, compassion, and dialogue among peoples, cultures, and languages.

Calif is a member of the Hebrew Writers Association in Israel and ACUM. She serves as a poetry editor and translator for BeKivun HaRuach, where she is involved in international relations and the editing of international poetry anthologies. She also edits and translates world poetry for MOKASINI and the “World Poetry” section of Hadarim.

She serves as Head of the Israeli Liaison Department of CHINH Magazine of Arts and Literature (Hong Kong–China), is a member of the SAPS World Association of Artists and Writers, and serves on the editorial board of the English edition of the World Poetry Yearbook.

Alongside her original poetry, Calif translates international poets into Hebrew, bringing poetic voices from around the world to Israeli readers. Her poetry and translations have been presented in literary and art exhibitions in Israel, including “Butterflies of Peace,” presented in June 2024 at the Air Force House Gallery in Herzliya.

International Honors and Awards

Grand Prize of Excellence – “Tra le parole e l'infinito” International Award, Italy, 2026 – the sole recipient from Israel.

Special Award for Excellence – City of Galateo – Antonio De Ferraris, Italy, 2024, for the poem “Angel of Life.”

Best International Poet of the Year 2023, awarded by IPTRC–CHINH, China.

Israel’s winning entry in the Friedrich Schiller International Literary Competition, Germany, 2025, for the poem “The Desert Bride.”

The International Literary Award “The Greatest Poets of the World,” Greece–Mexico, 2026.

Calif holds an Honorary Doctorate from the International Forum for Creativity, Humanity and Coexistence in the Kingdom of Morocco. In 2024, she was selected among the Top 20 International Journalists by Legacy Crown’s – Crown of Heritage (Asia). She has also received honorary diplomas from the Russian Professional Writers’ Union and the international magazine Arina NN, recognizing her contribution to world culture, international poetry, and friendship among nations.

As further recognition of her international literary contribution, Calif joined the international literary association “Creative Tribune” – Germany (ILACT) and was appointed Ambassador and Representative of ILACT in Israel, becoming the first Israeli poet to receive this distinction.

A descendant of a lineage of Kabbalists, Calif incorporates mystical and spiritual dimensions into her poetry, exploring holiness, faith, the higher worlds, the human soul, the Divine, and creation. Her poetry brings together her Jewish spiritual voice with universal values of humanity, peace, love, harmony, and cultural dialogue.

Her poems have been published and presented on radio and television, in literary journals, newspapers, anthologies, and numerous literary platforms in Israel and worldwide. Her poetry has been translated into Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Bengali, Turkish, Nepali, Assamese, Albanian, and other languages. International literary critics and researchers have published articles and reviews highlighting the uniqueness and artistic and spiritual depth of her work.

Three poetry collections by Iris Calif have been published: “On an Enchanted Path, Lolita Breathes” (2001), “A Pure Wild Moon” (2017), and “Daughter of God” (2020). She is currently working on her fourth and fifth books.

Through her poetry, translation, editing, and international cultural activity, Iris Calif represents a distinctive Israeli voice on the international literary stage, promoting connection among peoples, cultures, and languages and carrying a vision of love, peace, spirituality, and univers

al human dialogue

 Poem original by Ahmed Yassir 

I awoke and found myself upon a bed—
and countless beds lay scattered all around me.
Everyone slept in a long and silent valley;
and no matter how loudly I cried,
there was no answer, no hand to rescue me.

I sat there in despair,
staring into the depths of their valley,
listening to its distant roar,
hoping to glimpse a light,
or hear something beyond the endless snoring.

I protested. I cried out.
I spoke the truth with all the strength I had.
Then I understood—
and hated what I had become,
and fled from myself.

I fled into imagination
and exiled myself into madness,
for the madman is free,
while the sane are prisoners.

Let my being be insulted,
let those closest to me lose faith in me—
still, here I am,
standing at the edge of the valley,

searching for another fugitive like myself,
calling out to the awake.

For everything I see from my bed
is nothing but the dull flicker
that illuminates the valley—

a pale light coming from a gigantic screen,
a screen with a wire leading to every bed.

And across that screen,
in bold letters,
I read:

HERE, THEY RIDE THEIR DREAMS.

 

بقلم احمد ياسر 

مهما طال الليل فلابد من الصباح.. 

ومهما طال الحزن فلابد من الأفراح..

فلا تيأس صديقي مولاها فتاح ..

وتأكد من ضرورة الشفاء مهما آوجعتك الجراح..

لست وحيدا تعيش المآسي فلا تترك اليأس فيك يجتاح...

أنت سلطان نفسك تمالكها وارتاح...

تحدا الحياة ببسمة وليكن دينك هو النور الوضاح

واستفد من خطيئتك خبرة فهدا مفتاح النجاح..

كن رجلا وعلى شرفك لا تنزاح...

ومهما تكون عقباتك واصل الكفاح...

هذه حياتك وانت بطلها فلاتتبع إي اقتراح...

وارفع رأسك مفتخرا مهما كان الوضع ياصاح...

                   @@@@@

مابال حب عنا انقضى..

وفي غفلة تركنا واندثر..

سألتك الحنان قلت اختفى ..

وعينك للحب ردت بالغدر..

أين نحن منه ومامضى حتى تجيبي الغرام بالكفر..

حقا الوفاء ذهب سدى..

لم أعلنت عينك النكر...

وضعت للكره في قلبي الهدى...

فمن غيرك يستحق الشكر...

وعلمتني في الحب مسايرة الأسى...

حتى شابهت الشعر بالقبر...

وها أنا بالشعر أقول انتهى...

انتهى الغرام بنفاد الصبر..

 Priyanka Jalan

The Hands That Lift

Do not hasten toward the mighty;

if your feet must choose a path,

let them find the humble.

The tallest cedar greets the sun alone,

while the bending reed

welcomes every passing breeze.

Grandeur too often awakens pride,

placing upon the heart

a crown too heavy for the soul.

Yet vanity vanishes

like dew before the dawn.

Go where hope has nearly faded.

Be the lamp

that gently scatters darkness,

the quiet rain

that restores a thirsting field.

Heaven remembers

not those who exalted power,

but those who silently

lifted another from despair.

The Eternal walks unseen,

clothed in worn garments,

dwelling among trembling voices

and forgotten eyes.

Stand beside the fragile,

and silence becomes a prayer.

Lift the fallen,

and kindness becomes a hymn.

A heart shaped by mercy

knows no true defeat.

It becomes a sanctuary

where grace blossoms without end.

Choose compassion over greatness,

humility over honor,

love over applause.

For the surest path to God

is never the staircase of the proud,

but the quiet road

that leads to the lonely.

Date- 1/8/26

Written by- Priyanka Jalan

 Priyanka Jalan

The Quiet Inheritance

Date: July 30, 2026

Written by: Priyanka Jalan

Dedicated to Respected Professor Naz

ia Hussain

There came a season

when silence settled at every threshold,

and hope, like the last leaves of winter,

let go without a sound.

The horizon folded into itself.

Even the smallest ember

forgot the memory of flame.

Then you arrived—

not bearing miracles,

nor announced by thunder,

but with the quiet certainty

of one who understands

that a steadfast voice

can alter the weather of a soul.

Dear Professor Nazia Hussain,

You never offered certainty.

You offered presence.

You listened so deeply

that forgotten strengths

returned speaking their own names.

From you I learned

that courage is never a sudden fire,

but a river—

patient enough

to persuade stone into grace.

You did not merely show me the way.

You taught me

to recognise light

before it became visible.

The true measure of your teaching

was never achievement,

but character—

the invisible architecture

upon which every lasting triumph is raised.

My mother entrusted me with life.

You entrusted that life

with purpose.

Now, when words find me,

they seek truth before applause.

When my hands are lifted,

they reach first toward service.

And when success arrives,

it removes its crown

before humility.

Whatever grace my journey gathers

will forever remember

its quiet beginning—

a kindness

that asked for nothing,

yet transformed everything.

You are not confined to memory,

nor contained by gratitude.

You remain,

like dawn waiting beyond the horizon—

unseen, unannounced,

yet faithfully giving morning

to every new beginning.@N@H

Date- 30/7/26

Written by- Priyanka Jalan

Priyanka Jalan

 আলোকঋণ

যেদিন জীবনের সব জানালা

নিঃশব্দে বন্ধ হয়ে গিয়েছিল,

স্বপ্নের শেষ প্রদীপটিও

অশ্রুর বাতাসে নিভে গিয়েছিল—

সেদিন আপনি এলেন,

কোনো অলৌকিক আলো হয়ে নয়;

এলেন আমার অধ্যাপিকা হয়ে—

একটি অবিচল বিশ্বাস,

যে বিশ্বাস মৃত্যুকেও হার মানায়।

আপনার একটি বাক্য

আমার কাছে এক নতুন ভোর;

আপনার একটি আস্থা

আমার কাছে এক নতুন জীবন।

গৃহের নীরব সীমানা পেরিয়ে

আপনিই দেখিয়েছেন দিগন্ত;

আজ আমার কণ্ঠে জাগে প্রেরণা,

কলমে জ্বলে মানুষের প্রতি মমতা,

সেবায় খুঁজি জীবনের অর্থ।

আপনি আমাকে সাফল্য দেননি—

শিখিয়েছেন নিজেকে জয় করতে;

আপনি আমাকে পথ দেননি—

শিখিয়েছেন পথ নির্মাণ করতে।

জন্ম দিয়েছেন আমার মা,

কিন্তু বাঁচার সাহস শিখিয়েছেন

আমার শ্রদ্ধেয় অধ্যাপিকা।

তাই আমার প্রতিটি অর্জনের অন্তরালে

নীরবে উচ্চারিত হয় একটি নাম।

আপনি আমার জীবনের

সবচেয়ে উজ্জ্বল অধ্যায় নন—

আপনি সেই আলো,

যার দীপ্তিতে আজও

আমার অন্তরের সূর্য অস্ত যায় না।

Date- 30/7/26

Written by- Priyanka Jalan

চূড়ান্ত সমাপ্তি

যদি আবার জন্মের আগে

সৃষ্টিকর্তা প্রশ্ন জাগে—

"কোথায় চাও তোমার ঠিকানা?"

আমি বলিব মাথা নত করে—

চাই না সোনার সিংহাসন,

চাই না জয়ের অলংকরণ;

চাই না পৃথিবীর বিস্ময়-দ্বার,

চাই না ইতিহাসের অহংকার।

শুধু দিও—

বাংলার সেই মাটির ঘর,

সাঁঝের প্রদীপ, শঙ্খের স্বর;

দুয়ারে দাঁড়ানো মায়ের হাসি,

ভোরের শিশির, কাশের বাঁশি।

কারণ—

ইউরোপ বিস্ময়,

ইতালি সৌন্দর্য,

রোম ইতিহাস,

চীন মহাকালের ধ্যান।

কিন্তু—

মায়ের একটি ডাক—

"আয়"—

এই এক শব্দের কাছে

পৃথিবীর সকল ভাষা নতজানু।

মায়ের একটি হাসির আলোয়

সহস্র সূর্য ম্লান হয়ে যায়;

মায়ের একটি আশীর্বাদের তলে

স্বর্গও নতশিরে স্থান চায়।

তাই—

যেদিন থামিবে কালের রথ,

নিভে যাবে নক্ষত্রের পথ;

সেদিনও আমার শেষ পরিচয়—

মায়ের ছায়াতেই আমার স্বর্গময়।

যেদিন স্তব্ধ হবে জীবনের গান,

থামিবে সময়ের সকল টান,

শেষ নিশ্বাসে বলিব শুধু—

"মা"—এই নামেই অনন্ত প্রাণ।

কারণ—

স্বর্গ কোনো দূরের দেশ নয়,

মায়ের ছায়াই অনন্ত আশ্রয়।

বাংলাদেশ আমার জন্মভূমি,

মা-ই আমার চিরন্তন ভূমি।

Date- 30/7/26

Written by- Priyanka Jalan

আমি জিতবই

রাত্রি যদি আঁধার বোনে, ভোর তো আলো আনে,

অগ্নি যতই দহুক পথে, প্রাণ কি তবু টানে?

ঝড়ের মুখে দাঁড়িয়ে আমি স্বপ্নেরই দীপ,

হারের বুকে লিখব আমি জয়ের অনুলিপি।

কাঁটার রক্ত ফুল হয়ে যায় সাহস যদি জাগে,

পাহাড় নত হয় একদিন অদম্য অভিযানে।

নদী বলে—চল, থেমো না, সাগর ডাকে দূরে;

বিশ্বাস যেথা শিকড় গাড়ে, বিজয় ফলে সুরে।

মেঘ কি পারে সূর্যটাকে চিরদিন ঢাকিতে?

সত্য কি আর পরাজিত হয় মিথ্যার আঘাতে?

বীজের বুকে বন লুকায়, বিন্দুতে মহাসিন্ধু,

ক্ষুদ্র প্রাণে জ্বলে অনন্ত মহাকালের ইন্দু।

হার আমার শিক্ষক শুধু, ভয় আমার নয়;

প্রতিটি ক্ষত গড়ে তোলে আগামীকালের জয়।

মুকুট নয়, চাই চরিত্র; করতালি নয়, মান—

মানুষ হয়ে সত্য বাঁচাই, এ-ই আমার প্রাণ।

যদি সারা বিশ্ব বলে—"তুমি পারবে না আর",

হৃদয় আমার বজ্রকণ্ঠে ভাঙবে সেই দেয়াল।

সূর্য যেমন প্রতিদিনই ফিরে আসে নূতন,

আমার প্রাণও তেমনি জাগে অমর প্রত্যয়ে গুণ।

শেষ নিঃশ্বাস অবধি আমি সত্যেরই সৈনিক,

প্রেম আমার পতাকা হবে, সাহস হবে দিগন্তলিখিত।

কাল যদি পথ রুদ্ধ করে, সময় যদি কাঁদে—

আমার অদম্য পদধ্বনি ইতিহাসে বাঁধে।

আমি নই ক্ষণিক প্রদীপ, নিভে যাওয়া আলো নই;

আমি অনন্ত প্রত্যয়ের গান—

আমি জিতবই,

আমি জিতবই,

আমি জিতবই।

যে স্বপ্ন ঈশ্বরও দেখেননি

মহাবিশ্ব একদিন

আমাকে একটি বীজ উপহার দিল।

বলল—

"এটি কোনো বৃক্ষের বীজ নয়,

কোনো ফুলেরও নয়।

এটি এমন এক ভবিষ্যতের বীজ,

যা এখনো

নিজের অস্তিত্ব সম্পর্কেও অবগত নয়।"

আমি বীজটি

মাটিতে রোপণ করলাম না।

রোপণ করলাম

একজন মানুষের প্রতি

নিঃস্বার্থ দয়ার মধ্যে।

বছর কেটে গেল।

কোনো চারা গজাল না।

কোনো পাতা এল না।

আমি ভাবলাম,

সম্ভবত বীজটি নিঃশেষ হয়ে গেছে।

ঠিক সেই মুহূর্তে

একজন অপরিচিত মানুষ

আরেকজন অপরিচিতকে

নিঃস্বার্থভাবে ক্ষমা করল।

সেই ক্ষমার শব্দে

পৃথিবী কেঁপে উঠল না—

কেঁপে উঠল

অনন্তের গভীরতা।

তারপর দেখলাম,

আকাশের ওপরে

আরও একটি আকাশ উন্মোচিত হলো।

যেখানে সূর্য

আলো দিয়ে জ্বলে না,

জ্বলে

মানবিক করুণার দীপ্তিতে।

যেখানে নদী

জল বহন করে না,

বহন করে

অপূর্ণ স্বপ্নের সাহস।

যেখানে বাতাস

শুধু গাছকে স্পর্শ করে না,

স্পর্শ করে

সে সত্যকে,

যা এখনো কোনো ভাষায় প্রকাশিত হয়নি।

সেই বীজটি

অবশেষে অঙ্কুরিত হলো।

কিন্তু বৃক্ষরূপে নয়।

সে জন্ম নিল

একটি নতুন বিবেক হিসেবে।

তার শাখায়

পাখিরা বাসা বাঁধল না—

বাসা বাঁধল

অসংখ্য অসম্ভব সম্ভাবনা।

তার পাতায়

শিশির জমল না—

জমল

আগামী সহস্রাব্দের

অলিখিত কবিতা।

তখন মহাবিশ্ব

প্রথমবার নিজের প্রতিচ্ছবি দেখল

মানুষের হৃদয়ে।

আর নীরবে বলল—

"আমি নক্ষত্র সৃষ্টি করেছি,

গ্যালাক্সি সৃষ্টি করেছি,

সময় সৃষ্টি করেছি।

কিন্তু আজ

একটি নির্মল হৃদয়

আমাকেও নতুনভাবে সৃষ্টি করল।"

Date- 29/7/26

Written by- Priyanka Jalan

শিশিরের শক্তি

সৃষ্টির প্রথম নীরব উচ্চারণ যখন ভোরের কপালে জাগে,

অদেখা আলোর মন্দির হতে কে যেন শিশির হয়ে নামে।

সে আসে না শব্দের রথে, আসে না বিজয়ের পতাকা হাতে,

সে আসে নিঃশব্দ আশীর্বাদ হয়ে ঘাসের সবুজ প্রার্থনাপাতে।

নক্ষত্রেরা সারারাত যে গোপন মন্ত্র বুনে যায় আকাশজুড়ে,

ভোরবেলা শিশির হয়ে তারই অক্ষর ঝরে পড়ে ধরণীর বুকে।

প্রতিটি বিন্দু যেন অনন্তের স্বচ্ছ আয়না—

যেখানে পৃথিবী প্রথম দেখে নিজের নির্মল আত্মা।

চাঁদ তার রূপালি স্বপ্নখানি রেখে যায় শিশিরের চোখে,

বাতাস শেখায় অদৃশ্য বীণার সুর, বন শেখায় নীরব শ্লোকে।

ফুলেরা তখন সুগন্ধ নয়, প্রার্থনা হয়ে ফোটে,

আর প্রতিটি পাতা হয়ে ওঠে এক একটি সবুজ উপনিষদ।

বজ্র বলে—“আমার গর্জনে কাঁপে দিগন্তের দ্বার,”

শিশির হেসে বলে—“আমার নীরবতায় জাগে হৃদয়ের সংসার।”

আগুন পোড়াতে জানে, ঝড় ভাঙতে জানে,

শিশির শুধু ভালোবাসার অদৃশ্য বীজ বুনতে জানে।

সূর্যের অগ্নিচুম্বনে সে বিলীন হয় না—রূপান্তরিত হয় আলোয়;

যেমন সত্য কখনও মরে না, কেবল নতুন অর্থে জ্বলে রয়।

ক্ষয় তার মৃত্যু নয়, ত্যাগ তার পরাজয় নয়—

নিজেকে বিলিয়ে দেওয়ার মধ্যেই সে খুঁজে পায় অনন্ত বিজয়।

তাই যে মানুষ শিশিরের মতো নির্মল হতে শেখে,

তার নীরব চোখেও একদিন নক্ষত্রেরা আশ্রয় নেয়।

যে হৃদয় বিনয়ের নদী বহায়, সে-ই ছুঁয়ে ফেলে অসীম,

কারণ আকাশের সবচেয়ে উজ্জ্বল আলোও জন্ম নেয় ক্ষুদ্র আলোকবীজে।

এসো, শক্তির নতুন সংজ্ঞা লিখি—

অহংকারের নয়, করুণার;

বিজয়ের নয়, জাগরণের;

গর্জনের নয়, নীরব আলোর।

যেদিন পৃথিবীর প্রতিটি প্রাণ

এক ফোঁটা শিশিরের মতো স্বচ্ছ হবে,

সেদিন ভোর কেবল পূর্ব আকাশে নয়—

মানুষের অন্তরেও উদিত হবে।

Date- 29/7/26

Written by- Priyanka Patodia

 Iris Calif – European Recognition of a Unique Israeli Poetic Voice

The first Israeli poet to receive the European Excellence Award "Between Words and Infinity" in Italy

An outstanding international achievement for Israeli literature — Israeli poet and author Iris Calif has been honored with the prestigious European Excellence Award in Italy, in recognition of her unique poetic voice and her outstanding contribution to culture and intercultural dialogue.

The Grand Award to Excellence – "Tra le parole e l’infinito"
Premio alle Eccellenze Europee · Gran Premio al Merito Internazionale

An important international achievement for Israeli culture and literature: Israeli poet and author Iris Calif has been officially announced as the recipient of the European Excellence Award – The Grand Award to Excellence, as part of the prestigious international award "Tra le parole e l’infinito" ("Between Words and Infinity"), held in Italy.

The official announcement of the winners of the 27th edition of the award places Iris Calif alongside leading creators, writers, and cultural figures from around the world, in recognition of her unique poetic creation, her literary and cultural activities, and her contribution to promoting dialogue between cultures through poetry and artistic expression.

Iris Calif is the first Israeli poet to officially receive this award during its 27-year history since its establishment in 2000. Her achievement represents a significant milestone for Israeli culture, bringing exceptional international recognition to Hebrew poetry and strengthening the presence of Israeli literature in the global cultural dialogue.

The founder of the award, Cav. Nicola Paone, stated:

"Iris Calif, you are the first Israeli writer in the history of the Prize to receive such a prestigious award."

This achievement joins the international cultural tradition of the award, which is dedicated to honoring exceptional creators and cultural figures whose work contributes to enriching human culture and strengthening connections between peoples and cultures.

The award ceremony will take place on October 31, 2026, as part of a prestigious gala evening at the historic Museo Civico Gaetano Filangieri in Naples, Italy — one of the city’s most important cultural institutions.

The museum is located in the Renaissance palace Palazzo Como, a building of exceptional architectural and historical value, preserving rare art collections, books, manuscripts, and cultural artifacts reflecting centuries of European heritage. The choice of this location as the venue for the award ceremony highlights the connection between contemporary creativity and a rich cultural legacy.

The international award Premio alle Eccellenze Europee · Gran Premio al Merito Internazionale, with its deep cultural tradition, was 

founded in 2000 by Cav. Nicola Paone and operates in the Campania region of Italy.

Since its establishment, the award has been dedicated to honoring outstanding figures in literature, art, and culture who, through their work and achievements, contribute to enriching human culture and strengthening connections between nations and cultures.

Through the vision of its founder, Cav. Nicola Paone, the award has become an international cultural platform that provides recognition and a stage for creators from around the world — creators who bring through their art messages of humanity, creativity, dialogue, and cooperation between cultures.

The 27th edition of the event carries the title:

"Tra le parole e l’infinito" – "Between Words and Infinity"

The title expresses the spirit of the award — a belief in the power of words to touch the human soul, connect cultures, and inspire universal dialogue through literature and art.

The central theme of the 27th edition focuses on the relationship between technological innovation and classical tradition, creating a space for reflection on cultural identity and the future of artistic expression in a changing era.

The event will take place under the patronage of the Grand Lodge of Italy of the Scottish Rite, in collaboration with Area Arte di Napoli, and with the support of additional non-profit cultural institutions and organizations in the Campania region, at national and international levels.

The gala evening will be hosted by journalist Artilla Giordano (Il Sole 24 Ore). The event will also feature talented young musicians, led by artistic director Ms. Rosa Montano and musical director Ms. Laura Francesca Mastrominico.

The 2026 edition will bring together leading figures from the worlds of culture and society, alongside writers, poets, and artists from around the world, in an international celebration of literature, art, and cultural exchange.

The event continues to establish itself as a unique platform connecting tradition and innovation, bringing together creators from diverse artistic fields and cultural voices from across the globe.

International Recognition of Iris Calif’s Unique Poetic Voice

Iris Calif’s achievement in receiving the European Excellence Award "Between Words and Infinity" represents international recognition of her unique poetic voice and exceptional literary creation, as well as a significant achievement for Israeli poetry, strengthening the place of Hebrew literature in the global cultural dialogue.

Her poetry is characterized by emotional and spiritual depth, an original poetic language, and an exceptional ability to create connections between humanity, the divine, nature, and creation. Her work carries values of love, harmony, hope, and humanity, and has the power to build bridges between people, nations, languages, and cultures.

Through her poetry, translations, and international cultural activities, Iris Calif continues to bring a distinctive Israeli voice to the world, promote dialogue between cultures, and present the strength and beauty of Hebrew poetry on the international cultural stage.

Iris Calif- ISRAEL 

Iris Calif-Israel is an Israeli author, poet, journalist, editor, poetry translator, and dancer whose work has received broad international recognition. Her poetry combines spirituality, art, and culture, creating a poetic space that connects humanity, the divine, nature, and creation. Her writing expresses a humanistic and universal voice, seeking to build bridges of peace, love, and dialogue among peoples, cultures, and languages.

Calif-Israel is a member of the Hebrew Writers Association in Israel and ACUM. She serves as a poetry editor and translator for the literary, cultural, and artistic magazine "BaKivun HaRuach", where she is responsible for international relations and the editing of international poetry anthologies. She also edits and translates world poetry for MOKASINI and for the "World Poetry" section of the literary website "Chadarim". She serves as Head of the Israeli Liaison Department of CHINH Magazine of Arts and Literature (Hong Kong–China), is a member of the World Association of Artists and Writers SAPS, and a member of the editorial team of the English edition of World Poetry Yearbook.

Alongside her original writing, Iris Calif-Israel translates the works of international poets into Hebrew, bringing poetic voices from diverse cultures to Israeli readers. Her poems and translations have been presented in art and literary exhibitions in Israel, including the exhibition "Butterflies of Peace", presented in June 2024 at the Air Force House Gallery in Herzliya. Her translation work reflects her commitment to promoting international cultural dialogue, connecting languages, and creating a shared space of creativity and understanding among peoples and cultures.

Among her international honors and awards are:

Grand Prize of Excellence – "Tra le parole e l'infinito" International Award (Italy, 2026) – the sole recipient from Israel.

Special Award for Excellence – City of Galateo – Antonio De Ferraris (Italy, 2024) for the poem "Angel of Life."

Best International Poet of the Year 2023, awarded by IPTRC–CHINH (China).

Israel's winning entry in the Friedrich Schiller International Literary Competition (Germany, 2025) for the poem "The Desert Bride."

The International Literary Award "The Greatest Poets of the World" (Greece–Mexico, 2026).

Iris Calif-Israel holds an Honorary Doctorate from the International Forum for Creativity, Humanity and Coexistence in the Kingdom of Morocco. In 2024, she was selected among the 20 leading international journalists of Legacy Crown's – Crown of Heritage (Asia), and received honorary diplomas from the Professional Writers' Union of Russia and the international magazine Arina NN, in recognition of her contribution to world culture, the promotion of friendship among peoples, and her international literary activity.

Her poems have been published and presented on radio and television, in journals, newspapers, anthologies, and numerous literary platforms in Israel and worldwide. Her work has been translated into many languages, including Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Bengali, Turkish, Nepali, Assamese, and Albanian. Articles and literary reviews about her work have been published by international literary critics and researchers, who have highlighted the uniqueness of her creation and its artistic and spiritual depth.

To date, three poetry books by her have been published: "On a Magical "Path, Lolita Breathes" (2001), "A Pure Wild Moon" (2017), and "Daughter of God" (2020), and she is currently working on her fourth and fifth poetry collections.

Her work continues to represent a unique Israeli voice in the international literary world and to endow poetry with dimensions of love, harmony, and humanity, illuminating the spirit of humankind, the sacred, and the profound connection between humanity, God, and creation, while carrying with it a dream of universal peace among peoples and cultures

Her poems have been published and presented on radio and television, in journals, newspapers, anthologies, and numerous literary platforms in Israel and worldwide. Her work has been translated into many languages, including Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Bengali, Turkish, Nepali, Assamese, and Albanian. Articles and literary reviews about her work have been published by international literary critics and researchers, who have highlighted the uniqueness of her creation and its artistic and spiritual depth

About the Founder of the Award 

 Cav. Nicola Paone– ITALY

Cav. Nicola Paone, born in Casoria, in the province of Naples (1955), is a cultural figure, entrepreneur, painter, founder and president of the "Tra le parole e l'infinito" ("Between Words and Infinity") Awards, considered among the most important international recognition initiatives in the fields of literature, culture, and excellence.

After his academic studies in art and his specialization in publishing, leadership, and communication, Paone dedicated his life to promoting culture, literature, and humanistic values. In 2000, he founded the literary award "Tra le parole e l'infinito", which in 2003 expanded into an international framework, becoming a platform that recognizes creators and cultural figures from around the world.

Over the years, Paone has founded additional major cultural initiatives and awards, including Premio Letterario Internazionale "Tra le parole e l'infinito" – the International Literary Award; Ad Haustum Doctrinarum – a Lifetime Achievement Award founded in 2006 and officially named in 2007, dedicated to individuals who have contributed to the dissemination of knowledge, culture, and justice; Labore Civitatis – a Lifetime Achievement Award established in 2010 in recognition of individuals who have acted with dedication, responsibility, and commitment for society and the community; The Grand Award to Excellence – Tra le parole e l'infinito – launched in 2020 and developed into a broad international framework honoring excellence in culture, art, and literature; and Premio alla Carriera Letteraria – Tra le parole e l'infinito – a Literary Lifetime Achievement Award founded in 2020 and dedicated to writers and poets from Italy and around the world.

For his cultural and international activities, Paone has received dozens of honors, titles, and distinctions, including the title of Knight of Merit of the Order of Knights of Saint George of Antioch (2001); the Silver Representative Medal awarded by the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano (2008); the Gold Representative Medal awarded by the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano (2011); appointment as Honorary Member of the National Association of the Italian State Police (A.N.P.S.) (2013); the title of Honorary Ambassador for Culture in Europe awarded by O.I.R.D. and C.I.C.S. (2017); the title of Knight – Guardian of Peace awarded by the International Confederation of Crusader Knights Assisi–Malta (2018); official patronage of the General Staff of the Italian Air Force on the occasion of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the award (2019); patronage of A.N.C.R.I. – Association of Recipients of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2021); the Excellent Diploma awarded by ACTIBE and SUD Magazine in Romania (2021); the Kosovo Mission emblem in recognition of his international activities (2021); appointment as Honorary Member of the N.O.S. Association and Certificate of Excellence from C.O.N.I.T.A. (2022); and the title Accademico di Merito ("Academic of Merit") awarded by Norman Academy in Rome (2023).

Over more than two decades, Nicola Paone has established himself as one of Italy’s prominent cultural figures, creating a bridge between literature, art, human values, and cultural diplomacy.

Through the awards he has founded, he continues to honor leading figures in

literature, art, science, law, culture, and public service, while promoting his vision that knowledge, culture, and excellence are universal assets to be shared with the world.