SAFAR OLLOYOR, journalist, award-winning poet, published many poetry books. Currently works for an editorial board in Tashkent.
I NEED
I need some zeal, oh Gracious God,
And intensity to gain;
Wonder no person I could
Living with the hurricane.
Give a little term, my dad
I need some term but now,
Let me find my sweet girl-friend
While I have in soul love.
Give a little time, oh Mother,
I need some time so nice!
By using this chance let me rather
Myself to recognize.
Oh my darling, give me dare,
I need this courage, right,
I don’t like in calm to stare
Along your heart I stride:
You see, I’ve such a big desire –
All of them I need.
A man who wishes luck – entire
Asks everything indeed!
A STRANGER AND ME
In the land where impartial people stay
I was interested in myself and thus
I didn’t wait while someone shows me way
And line my own path.
When people don’t grieve for one another,
For myself I mourned and cried for me.
If truly with themselves live all others –
