Category: Translations from Uzbek poetry

SHUHRAT, poet, writer, took part in Great Patriotic War, wrote many books about this war. His poems are esteemed because he called for peace and prosperity. His work “A notebook of years with overcoat” was famous in Uzbekistan. I WON’T[…]

NORMUROD NARZULLAEV, national poet, wrote many lyric songs, contributed with many Uzbek singers. He published several books of poetry. Ask a cloud, receive the rain, Ask an oven bake much grain, Ask a cradle, get a child, Ask belief and[…]

MIRPULAT  MIRZO, poet, translator, editor of the magazine “World literature”. He published many books of translation, translated works from world literature into Uzbek. Lives in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan. I value very much this sacred way, That always calls me[…]

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,[…]