POETRY
Azerbaijani Literature / Azerbaijani Poetry
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Song of Belief
— POEM by
Jakhongir Nomozov
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(Translated from Azerbaijani)
So, I wander in the gardens of my dream;
When the surroundings are under the moonlight.
And, I lie down being smeared with happiness;
When the sky is hugging his stars tight.
Angels sing their lullaby for me;
As I sleep calmly with pleasure in peace.
Belief of tomorrow rises within my heart;
Thus I believe my future will occur like this.
My hands reach to stars, even to the moon;
If only I decide to stretch them a bit.
The eyes of the sun will become blind;
If only I stare a minute at it.
And, the eyes of the sun will melt…
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I missed you dear, I missed a lot;
Not willing to step in the path of lovesick.
Although I forget the oldest memories;
Yet my clothes hold the smell of your cheek.
Darling, these distances separated us;
But our love weakened not reaching to destination.
So, every second of mine passes seeking for you;
May happiness be waiting us the next station.
And, the roses which I bought for you;
Are withering, and becoming yellow.
Now, all the sickness of my heart is yours;
Because I sent you fragrance of spring, my love.
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I failed to meet the rivers, my God;
And, sorrow encircled the days and the weeks.
The streams looking up for me dried;
Because of the merciless sickness.
I failed to meet the width, my God;
Hence, I got locked up in my room alone.
But, vireos warbled so as to inform me that;
Spring had come and already has gone.
I failed to meet my dreams, my God;
Uploading all the sorrow to my shoulders.
Therefore, pains did enslave my pure soul;
Have I been a slave of my old tortures?
I failed to meet seas, my God;
And, fiery breath burns my throat.
Bring me the smell freedom, please;
And bring me news on liberty, free wind.
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As if they caught a glimpse of something;
Dogs yell and bark without any pause.
It is obvious that seeing the devil;
Mulberries slightly rave in their dreams.
And, having a doubt from something weird;
Water in springs go on murmuring.
As if the horror of the death;
Is closer to us in the night.
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And, I cannot believe in what I trust;
Indeed, spring returned to my heart?
But, I did not feel inconvenience;
All the ropes for me pulled apart.
But thank you, God; everything happened true;
Ices of my soul melted in my eyes.
And, my goblet was filled with gold pieces;
Goodness, I got rid of unhappiness.
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(Self-translation from AZERBAIJANI)
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Born on January 24, 1997 in Pop district of Namangan region. Jakhongir Nomozov is simultaneously a poet, a journalist, and a translator. Presently, he is a student of the University of Journalism and Mass Communications. Therefore, a Correspondent for Uzbekistan in Azerbaijan’s “Butov Azerbaijan” newspaper; “YAZARLAR” journal; and the Literature and Fine Arts website managed by the Ministry of Culture and Literary Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Moreover, representative of the Turkish state “SIIR SARNICI” electronic magazine in Uzbekistan. And, a member of the Azerbaijan Journalists’ Union and the World Young Turkic Writers Union. Also, participant of the International Association “World Talents” established in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Additionally, he is part of the International Association of Artists, and the Kyrgyz Poets and Writers Public Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic. Similarly, affiliated with “World Talents” International Association; “Kyrgyz Public Fund of Poets and Writers” as well.
Work:
Since, he is the author of the books: “Rebels of My Heart”; “Sacred Place”; and “Awakening Song” 2022. Moreover, he has also published a collection of poems “Under the Sun”. So, his poems have also been published in the international “Mujde” and “Flashmab” anthologies. As well, newspapers and literary magazines of Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Turkmenistan; Azerbaijan; India; Turkey; Russia; Bangladesh; Nepa; and Kenya. Moreover, Algeria; Iran; Iraq; Vietnam; Serbia; Macedonia; Belgium; China; Kore; Spain; Italy; Albania; American newspapers; and magazines and literary sites.
Awards:
He won the “Abay” medal”, “Commemorative Badge of the International Amir Temur Charitable Fund” and “Pride of Science” awards. Furthermore, Jakhongir Nomozov is also winner of the “Guzel Alania Award” from the Turkish state. Likewise, he has also won many national and international competitions.
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