Category: Translations from Uzbek poetry

UKTAMOY, poetess, journalist, was born in Namangan. She works for “Rural economy of Uzbekistan” magazine. She has several books of poetry to his credit. *** I paid a moral damage for unjust offence of one person For the sake of[…]

HALIMA AHMEDOVA, poetess, editor and presenter. She wrote many poems and is famous for her love poems. She is currently working for Uzbekistan radio. She edited many books of poetry, and now runs a special radio-program on spirituality and enlightenment.[…]

SHERMUROD SUBHON, poet, journalist, modernist. Published several books. MIRROR I want to be your mirror Every morning you look at Or always take with you. It wishes I were your looking glass: You keep near To your eyes, Your face[…]

OLIMA NABIZODA, poetess, writes poems in modern style, published several books of poems. DEATH OF NIGHT You have gone. A moonlit night Sank into my heart. Body became heavy To say a word. Blood to my heart Ran from the[…]

ZULKHUMOR, poetess, scholar, she translated a lot from English and into English. She has published one poetry collection. Her translations include “The language of the bird” by Alisher Navoi and “Northerners and Southerners” by Lee Ho-chul, a Korean writer. One[…]

ODIL IKROM, poet, journalist, published one book of poetry. HOMELAND Don’t believe me, Motherland, If I say you’re my beloved. The soul isn’t worthy and To be so useful very hard. You are who likes with earth to greet, Who[…]

IKROM OTAMUROD, poet, contributor for reputed literary magazine “Star of the East”. Published many books, including poetry collection “You”. If some people miss you whole-hearted, Pine for you and strive to go your side. It signifies that you’re alive undoubted,[…]

UROZ  HAYDAR, poet, was born in Kashkadarya region, published many poetry books. His poems appeared in many anthologies, including in “Tunes of Asia”. A WHITE SHADOW Oh, white shadow – a white saddle-horse, You have spattered as water my thought.[…]

ZIYOVUDDIN MANSOUR, poet, was born in Namangan, author of many poetry collections. He currently works at Namangan regional branch of Writers Association of Uzbekistan. His poems have been translated into many foreign languages. He lives and works in Namangan, city[…]

Quchqor Norqobil was born in 1968 in Surkhandarya region. He graduated from the National University of Uzbekistan. Poet, writer and essayist, Q. Norqobil’s books include “I am the one who’s not yet 18”, “Smile a happy smile, my dear”, “A[…]