Tales of the Sand by Hassane Yarti

 

Tales of the Sand

 

When night descends, I mold my shadow at will,

To capture a spark from the sky, a scent to distill,

Perfume from blooms on my balcony’s sill,

A handful of moonlight, a moment to still,

 

From night’s ink I carve letters on stone,

Crafting a hut of patience, all my own,

Waves of calm, storm’s tone,

A beauty called hope, brightly shone.

 

An unsheathed sword, sharp and keen,

Cuts through sad steps, slays wishes unseen,

A star that stains the night serene,

A dawn sun to brighten the scene,

 

I release water to chase thirsty dreams,

A phantom of clouds, inked in moonbeams,

My dark sky’s buttons shattered, it seems,

Concealing whispers, scattering yearning’s streams,

 

In the sunset of passion, no waiting found,

Silence caresses madness, unbound,

A lark pecks crystal corners, profound,

Opens icy windows, scattering them around,

 

Between heart and time, patience sails high,

To meet myself where purple streaks cry,

From rituals of absence, a sorrowful sigh,

My spirit spreads as a pearl, aiming for the sky.

 

Yearning for the sea, for reunion’s embrace,

On abandonment’s shore, visions lose their grace,

Waves settle, love’s tales interlace,

Perhaps the connection will come like an infant's the lashes,

 

Like sleep softly trailing,

On the shore where dreams are sailing.

Biography

          Is a Moroccan writer, poet, translator, Honorary Consultant of the Association: Women's Chair with the patronage the UN, Ambassador of International Federation of Arts and Literature in the World under the United Nations (UN-IFAL)based in Barcelona, Spain, renowned for his significant contributions to literature and culture. He holds memberships in esteemed organizations such as the Union of Arab Writers and Arab Elite Union for Poetry and Literature, reflecting his influential presence in the literary community.

As the president of the Al-Nibras Association for Culture and Arts, Yarti has been at the forefront of promoting cultural initiatives and artistic expression. His dedication to literature led him to found the Barcelona Literary Magazine, a publication that has gained international recognition.

Hassane Yarti's work has been widely published across various esteemed magazines and newspapers globally.

Yarti has authored numerous books across different genres, showcasing his versatility and depth as a writer.

Short Stories:

"Vicious Circles" (2024), "Venus / Romulus and Remus" (2024) "Shunning & Separation" (2024), "Spectres of the Passing" (2024), "Creative Short Stories" (2013),"Creative Youth" (2012).

 

Poetry:

"Poems Against Ugliness"in Arabic (2024),

"ANTOLOGJI POETIKE -I" in Albanian(2024),

"Poems Against Ugliness - II" in Arabic (2024),

"Let The Rose Bloom" in Arabic(2024),

"TürkçeDünyaşiirAntolojisi" in Turkish (2024),

"Poems Against Atrocity" in English(2024),

 

Translated:

"THE FRAGRANCE OF YOUR LOVE- NOVEL " by SoumiaQarfadi(2025) Into English

"ON THE PALM OF YOUR SOUL - POETRY COLLECTION " by Angela Kosta (2024) Into Arabic

"SHUNNING & SEPARATION - COLLECTIVE BOOK" by NiamatElhamri (2024) Into English

"CHRYSALISES - POETRY COLLECTION " by Giuliana Donzello(2024) Into Arabic

"A TOUCH OF THE SKY- POETRY COLLECTION " by Gabriella Piccerno(2024) Into Arabic

"HE IS ALIVE - PREKAZ A LEGACY OF THE BRAVE"by DibranFylli (2024) Into Arabic and more than 300 Poems and biographies into English and Arabic

Hassane Yarti continues to contribute to the literary world with several forthcoming works:

Novel: "On the Griffen's Back", Short Stories:"There Is No Place Left", Poetry: "Yarties", Play: "The Madness of Sanity"

Awards:

Legacy Crown – Asia’s Top 20 International Journalist (Philippines) 2024

Legends Times Africa Medal of African Peace Ambassador (Kenya) 2024

Honor & Excellence Award in Literature (India) 2024

Honorius Causa in Defense of Peace (Brazil) 2024

Global Peace Award (India) 2024

Premio Internacional Dr.Fco Xavier Ramírez Sánchez (Mexico) 2024

Al-Jiyad Forum for Culture and Development Short Story Competition Winner (Jordan) 2024

First Place in "City of Dreams" competition by Eternal stars (Syria) 2023

Second Place in Live Impromptu Creative Competition (Algeria) 2023

Recognition in National short story writing competition (Morocco) 2012

 

The impact of Yarti's writing extends globally, with his works translated into multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Korean, Chinese, Albanian, Hindi, Bengali, Hebrew, Greek, Uzbek and Turkish.

 

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  Ann-Marie Hansraj

The Heart That Sees Good

When you love someone, deeply and true,

Wholeheartedly, as pure hearts do,

Hate finds no home, no place to dwell,

For love's embrace casts its spell.

You search for the light, the spark divine,

In every flaw, a silver line.

No fault too sharp, no wound too deep,

For love awakens what others might sleep.

You seek the good, the soul's bright hue,

Through every shadow, you still pursue,

Not the tarnish, nor the scars,

But the glow of their hidden stars.

For love's great power, sincere and kind,

Transforms the heart, the soul, the mind,

And in its grace, you'll always find,

A love eternal, by joy defined.

Omatee Ann-Marie Hansraj 

Annmariewrites.com 

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 "The Need for Counselling in Kota, Rajasthan: A Beacon of Hope to Prevent Suicides"

By Dr. Ashok Kumar, International Peace Activist

Baraut, Baghpat, UP, India 🇮🇳

January 19, 2025

Kota, Rajasthan, a city known for its academic excellence, has unfortunately become synonymous with student suicides. The pressure to excel, the fear of failure, and the weight of expectations from family and society have taken a devastating toll on young minds. As an international peace activist, I strongly believe that counselling is the need of the hour to prevent these tragic cases of suicide.

The statistics are alarming. According to reports, Kota has witnessed over 100 student suicides in the past five years alone. The city's coaching centers, which attract thousands of students from across the country, have become a breeding ground for stress, anxiety, and depression. The constant pressure to perform, the lack of emotional support, and the absence of a safety net have created a toxic environment that is taking a heavy toll on young lives.

Counselling is not a luxury, but a necessity in today's fast-paced and competitive world. It provides a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to express their emotions, share their concerns, and work through their challenges. Trained counsellors can help students develop coping mechanisms, build resilience, and foster a positive mindset.

In Kota, counselling services can be integrated into the coaching centers, schools, and colleges to provide easy access to students. Trained counsellors can work closely with teachers, parents, and students to identify early warning signs of distress and provide timely interventions.

Moreover, counselling can help students develop essential life skills, such as problem-solving, decision-making, and communication. It can also foster a sense of community and belonging, which is critical for emotional well-being.

The need for counselling in Kota, Rajasthan, is not just a moral imperative, but a social and economic necessity. The loss of young lives is not only a tragedy for families, but also a loss of talent, potential, and contribution to society.

As a society, we must come together to support our young people. We must recognize that mental health is just as important as physical health and provide access to counselling services that can help students navigate the challenges of academic pressure, social expectations, and personal relationships.

Let us join hands to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that fosters the emotional well-being of our young people. Let us recognize the need for counselling in Kota, Rajasthan, and work together to provide access to these critical services.

Together, we can create a brighter future for our young people, a future that is filled with hope, promise, and possibility.

Copyright 2025 Dr. Ashok Kumar

The unwanted Child by Dr. Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye

 

Name: Dr. Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye 

Country: Nigeria 

Theme: The unwanted Child

Title: The Dream Child

Date: 19 01 2025

 

He came out unwanted, 

Due to the circumstances, 

Behind his Birth,

The Mother gave birth to him,

Out of wedlock.

An act that is regarded,

As immoral disposition in their tribe.

 

The rejected Child went through Pains,

Sorrow, frustration and discrimination.

The mother was isolated and despised.

However,

Divine came through for them.

 

The rejected Child,

Grew to become a celebration.

At the age of 25,

He was elected as a Councillor of his ward.

He delivered exceptionally, and was elected as the chairman of his LGA.

 

From being an LGA Chairman, he was elected to represent his constituency,

In the Federal House of Representative.

Fate smiling on him,

He was elected a Senator,

Representing his Senatorial Zone, and later became the President of the Senate.

 

Life is a teacher,

And no one can be written off,

Once there is breath.

 

Biography

 

Dr. Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye is a Nigerian International Multi Awarded Writer.

He has to his credit 12 Honorary Doctorates and more than 200 awards. He has to his credit, MSC Public Health, MA, Theology.  He was a former lecturer with College of Health, as well Head of Department Medical Laboratory Technology. He is a Doctoral Fellow Chattered Institute of Human Resource Management 

He is an educationist. He has Authored Many Books, including Anthologies, with Notable International writers. 

He is a Literary and Peace Ambassador to Hungary, Nigeria, Philippines, Bethlehem, and United States.

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Motherland by Munira Sultan

 

Motherland

 

Thousands of years later, everyone is still awake.

The wonderful soil where my navel blood was spilled,

"Sweet suffering" why is the coin trembling?

I miss you, Motherland!

 

Homeland, I miss you even far away,

I can't describe it, I write poetry,

Hearing your words, I will water my country,

My mother is hot from you, Mother is the place!

 

When I first step on your threshold,

My father was always like a mountain.

He prayed and observed every day, every moment,

My father wants to come from you, Father is the place!

 

Memories come alive in me again,

When I first opened my eyes,

Silence would be the governor in my world,

I want you in my blanket, Motherland!

 

Eucalyptus in the tracks of my cradle,

If my mother repeats her sweet prayers,

If the past season of my childhood returns again,

My baby is sick of you, Motherland!

I felt your music, Fatherland!!!

 

BIOGRAPHY

 

Munira Sultan (Eshonkulova Munira Rasulovna). 

Munira Sultan was born on October 7, 1981, in Bekobod city, Tashkent region. In 1998, she graduated with honors from School No. 11 in Bekobod. From 1999 to 2001, she studied at the Bekobod Pedagogical College. For 24 years, she has been teaching the younger generation at School № 45 in the Bekobod district. She is currently a 4th-year student at Gulistan State University. Munira is married and the mother of three children.

In October 2021, her first poetry collection, titled "You Are in My Heart", was published.

Her poems have been featured in various poetry collections, such as "Turon Taronalari", "Do‘rmon Durdonalari", "Nazm Ifori", "Barhayot Sohibqiron", and "Ganjiravon Yo‘llarida". They have also been published in magazines like "Saboq", "Targ‘ibotchi", "O‘zbekistonda Ta’lim", "Guliston", and "Gulxan". Her works have gained international recognition and have been printed in the UK ("The Works of Talented Uzbek Creators"), Germany ("Raven Cage"), the USA ("International Literature Language and Online Journal", "Women's Literature Magazine", "Friendship of People"), and India ("The Raft of Dreams"). Her poetry has appeared in Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tadjik and English in various prestigious newspapers and journals both in Uzbekistan and abroad.

Munira Sultan is the winner of several international online poetry competitions and a laureate of the republican creative youth contest dedicated to "Barhayot Sohibqiron". For her active participation in the international online competition organized under the slogan "Two Brothers—Soul Relatives" by the Kazakhstani organization "Qos Qanat Jas Daryndyqlardy Qoldaw Jäne Damu Qory", she was awarded the "For International Services" badge of honor. Additionally, she received the "ISTE'DOD" badge of honor as per the decision of the editorial board of "O‘zbekistonda Ta’lim".

Munira Sultan is a member of the "Do‘rmon Club" established under the Do‘rmon Creative House, a member of Kazakhstan's "Qos Qanat" organization, and a member of Italy’s "World Poets’ Solidarity" organization.

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Scented Letters by Parvinder Nagi

 

Scented Letters

 

I can still feel the fragrance,

of your perfume,

From all the letters you sent,

 

Those scented letters bringing,

Unlimited kisses so warm,

 

Touching every curve so beautiful,

Freaking the sensations mad,

 

Ahh! how I love the touch of your,

Quill so intoxicating,

 

Electrifying my senses so deep,

Penetrating into the depths of my skin,

 

Revealing secret tales of love,

Each letter carries the bond so strong,

 

Sitting at the window sill,

Waiting for the delivery,

of your ink,

 

I could not wait,

To lay my hand on it,

And go through the read so sweet,

 

Whispering in silence,

Reading your three letters,’ I love you, ‘

to the winds caressing my tresses,

 

Blushing I cherish each word of yours,

Anchoring your dreams in portals of my eyes,

 

Finding the dried petals of roses,

From the pages of your notes,

 

Drowning me in nostalgia,

In the depths of my heart,

 

Some dreams tucked away,

That I could not express,

 

I miss your golden letters,

Touching the core of my heart,

 

For we live in the world,

Where letters do not exist,

 

The ink of your love is worth preserving,

For it has travelled miles across,

 

I’ll cherish your letters till my last breath sealed with a cozy warm kiss!

Biography

 

Parvinder Nagi is born and brought up in the coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa.

Parvinder has dedicated her career shaping the minds of future generations as a Principal from distinguished senior secondary schools in India.

 

Parvinder is a national award winner from NCERT, New Delhi, for making teaching and learning process more easier through the classroom aids for both the teachers and pupils.

 

Parvinder’s poetic journey begins with a great inspiration from her visit to the museum and Dove cottage a residence of vulnerable poet William Wordsworth in Grasmere, Lake District, UK.

 

Her passion for poetry found recognition when she was bestowed with the prestigious accolades in a national poetry contest orchestrated among a gathering of over 2000 poets from across India on the national level.

 

She is recipient of many literary awards in poetry. She has done collaborative poems with the global noble poets. Her poems are reviewed by some eminent critics in literature world.

 

Her poems are also translated in various languages and are music of the heart that express different aspects of life, conjure up emotions from happiness to sadness using different styles and themes giving pleasure to the readers.

 

 

 

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Hope Never Dies!

 

Hope Never Dies!

 

What a division of the Lord!

Instant, man swings and bids fie,

Tastes immortality, eternity in yellow clad;

Holds sky in the striking eyes,

Walking, creeping among tenacious tradition,

Smiling at silly, embracing demotion,

Years after years, man quenches the thrust,

And feels delighted on dazzled burst,

Urania hosts and sings the divine song,

Athena welcomes and pours Potion,

Hera delights and defeats Odysseus' notion,

Penelope knits even in commotion;

 

 Biography

 

Muhammad Adnan Gujjar, lecturer in English at The University of Chenab, Gujarat, Pakistan. He has completed two Masters in English Philosophies: M.Phil. in English Language and Literature from UOS and M.Phil. in English Literature from MUL. His research concentrates on Classical Folktale Heer and Ranjha. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Wordsmith E-Magazine.

Furthermore, he engraves English Poetry and glorifies as a phenomenal poet, Adnan has been served as co-author in various National and International Anthologies, websites, newspapers and journals. He has been highlighted as an author in a renowned E-paper in the USA and Africa, Mount Kenya Times. In addition, his interview has been featured in an African Paper, The Mount Kenya. 

Moreover, he heartens and provokes the students in Creative Writing. His students are also sharing the vibrant sharing around the globe. Truly, his students are emblems of transparency. He inculcates passion into the minds of their students in order to nurture their raw potential. His aim is to bring out the glory and immeasurable brightness. He believes in having a vibrant perception. He is always there to energize the eager spirits with his soulful thoughts.

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