ODJECINJENEDUŠE/ECHOESOFHERSOUL
Urednik/Editor DrAnaStjelja
Izdavač/Publisher
UdruženjeAliaMundi/AssociationAliaMundi
Naslovnica/Cover Oiloncanvas“MyImaginaryVillage” byFaezeMohammedHassan
ISBN 979-8-89901-859-6
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Književno-umetničkakolekcija15.festivalaKrikžene2025-„Tonijeigra” 2025.
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Poezijaiumetnostsuoddavninabiliglasovinečujnih,odjecibola, otpornostiinade.Uovom15.izdanjufestivalaWomanScream,ponovo podižemosvojglasovajputzaonenajranjivijemeđunama:decu.Nije igranijesamotema;tojepozivnabuđenjesavesti,zahtevzaakcijom protivteškenepravdeidečjihbrakovatekršenjadečjihprava.
Krozstihove,bojeioblike,umetniciipesniciizcelogsvetaudružuju snagedaosvetletihupatnjubezbrojnihmladihduša.Oninaspodsećaju dadetinjstvonijeugovor,nititeretkojisemožeprodati.Tojesveto vremesnova,otkrićaineograničenogpotencijalavremekojenikadane bismelobitiukradeno.
Svakapesmauovojzbircijeotkucajsrca,svakipotezkistasvedočanstvo ohitnostinašemisije.Zajednosesuprotstavljamosenkamakoje pokušavajudautišajudecu,koristećimoćkreativnogizrazadaodbacimo tradicijeisistemekojiimoduzimajubudućnost.
Nekavasoverečiislikedotaknu,podstaknunarazmišljanjeiinspirišu napromenu.Jerćutanjejesaučesništvo,amiodbijamodaskrenemo pogled.
DrAnaStjelja
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DušanStojković
Imiciganiimamodušu inamasevaljapogledatiudlan imiimamoživotkrajliniježivota
MojusestruUlfetuvukovi supojelinanjen13.rođendan. Sovel,barosovel.
Njenadečijakrila zaključanasuuormanu.
Injenelutkećute, neznajuvišejeziksna, nibajkeštosumirisale namajčinglasitoplihleb.
Sovel,barosovel. Uočimajojugaslevatre, ugrudimapesma kojunikadnećeotpevati.
Decasusevenčala. Isvetjezaćutao. Sovel,barosovel.
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ImiCiganiimamodušu, alisujeprodalizamiraz
Inamasevaljapogledatiudlan, imiimamoživotkrajliniježivota.
Mulorom.Mulorom.
DušanStojkovićrođenje1994godinePišepoezijuObjaviojezbirkupoezije „NISIPROKLETA–Nagrudiušlo,nagrudiizašlo”(2021)izbirkupoezije„ŽAL –Nepovratnosiotišlaupolja”(2023).Zastupljenjeunizumeđunarodnihzbirki poezijeiantologija:UCrnojGori,Hrvatskoj,SevernojMakedoniji,Bosnii Hercegovini,Sloveniji,Mađarskoj,Hrvatskoj,Francuskoj,Italiji,Rusiji,Španiji, Kini,Indiji,Alžiru,Tunisu,Indoneziji,Kanadi...Njegovapesma„Oblaku pantalonama”prevedenajena8,apesma„Prirodantokstvari”na11jezika. ZajednosaJelenomSarićCvetkovićosnivačjeUdruženjaMUK(MladiUmetnici Kulture),zamenikjepredsednikaUdruženjaMUKigeneralnijedirektor međunarodnekomoreknjiževnikaiumetnikaCIESARTzaSrbiju.
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ZvonimirNemet
OŽILJCI
Dostajebiloožiljaka
Zaovomalotelo
Ožiljakazaovomalosrce
Kojevolicelisvet
Iljubavljutuče
Zasvudecuiljude
Odraslinepaze
Nikakodanauče
Dasudecajačaodsvega
Usvomemalombiću
Imajulek
Zaplanetu
Zacelisvet
Dostajebiloožiljaka
Suzaiplača
Bezljubavi
Bezpoljubaca
Verujteudecuideci
Verujtezasvavremena
Nadeciostajelepota
Dobrota
Ostajecelisvet
ZvonimirNemet,rođen1952.uInđiji,Srbija,pesnikjeipisac.Objaviojebrojne zbirkepoezijeikratkihpriča,sapreko1.500pesamauštampi.Njegovadela uključujuGomolava,SjajtišineiMojedušelist.UčesnikjeLiraNaivaod2018,a njegovepesmesuuvršteneuantologijehrvatskogpučkogpesništva.Dobitnikje književnenagradeDonat(2022)ipriznanjazapesmuMIR(2023).
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Čuvalasamromskudjecu,četvoropredivnihuBeču,četvoropredivnihanđela, različitihdobi,tridjevojčiceijednogdječakačijisuroditelji,djedoviibake „gastarbajteri”izovihkrajeva.Posaomijebioneophodnopotreban,zbogpoznatih događanjaprilikomraspadaJugoslavijeimogpreseljenjaizHrvatskeuSrbiju Došlasamunevjerojatnobogatukuću,imalisusveosimpažnjeiljubavi.Njihovi roditelji,bakeidjedovibilisuterenskizaposlenici,vankućemjesecima.
Upočetkusamosjetilavelikonepovjerenjedječice,kojesemalopomalo„topilo”. Brzosmouspostavilipovjerenje.Voljelisukadabihimpričalapriče,čitala, ohrabrivalaihdaseotvore.Dobnarazlika,najstarijegdjeteta,manjaodpetnaest (15)godina.
Djevojčiceseškolujudočetvrtograzredaosnovneškole,dokdječaciimajupravo završitisvihosam,poželji.Zaistasamihdobroupoznalazavrijemekojesam provelasnjima.Znalasamuštoseupuštam,dobilasaminstrukcijenjihovebake, mladeženekojajedjelovalakaonekokogaseimaslušatibezpogovora.
Dugjepopisonogaštodjevojčicenesmiju,ajednaodstrogihzabranajevožnja biciklomJednevečeriprogovoriSandra,tadadevetogodišnjedijete,ougovorenim brakovima.Bilajezrelazasvojudob.Ispričalajekakoimaodabranogmuža,ado ulaskaubrakčekajujejošnekečetirigodine.
Nakrajupričedodalaje:„Tužnasi,teta,vidimdatejepogodilanaša sudbina.”Pomilovalasamjepokosiciipoljubila.
Samodadodam,sveštosamčulaodmališana,tražilisudaobećaminepričam roditeljima,bakiidjedu,danebudukažnjeni...
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MelitaMelyRatkovićjeknjiževnica,prevodilaciknjiževniambasadorSrbijeza BraziliŠpanijuŽiviistvarauNovomSaduUčesnicajebrojnihmeđunarodnih antologijaidobitnicaprestižnihpriznanja.Doživotnijeakademikuvišesvetskih književnihiumetničkihakademija,uključujući:AIAP-AcademiaIntercontinental deArtistasyPoetas–BrazilAcademiaMundialdeCulturayLiteraturaAMCLBrazil,AcademiadeMúsicayLiteraturaArtística-Brazil,AcademiaDemocrática IndependientedeEscritoresyPoetas-Brazil,BibliotecaMundialAcademiadeLetrasy Poesía-Brazil,CILA-ConfraternidadInternacionaldeLiteraturayArtes.
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MiljenkaKoštro
Hladnojeimrzlojutro. Čimotvorihoči
udavnobakinoruhosvježumisaopresvuko’ pogledamuovovrijemeslijepoigluho zaplovimkrozzimskidan držimsezabakintoplidlan
Pijemkavu,polakonižemogrlicu odbakinihtoplihriječi gledamje,sklapanaboraneruke tihomoli,predBogomkleči
Izmojihživihsjećanja mojabakanikadaotišlanije
njezino,iskustvomvezenomekanoruho jošuvijekdušuitijelomigrije
Takojošuvijekistodobnoživimo jošnismopresjeklenitikojenasvežu onavisoko,gore,jadolje,dapreživimo zapleteneunekutajnumrežu
Znam,nijednanit,njezinariječ nipoglednijebiodžaba
Sada,mojedvijeslatkedjevojčice kaojanjunekad,zovume:Baba!
MiljenkaKoštro(1964)pišepoezijuzadecuiodrasle,prozu, igrokazeikritičkeosvrte.Prvuzbirkupesamaobjavilajesa39 godina.Od2012.uređujeemisijuOdabranestranicenaRadiju Herceg-BosneisarađujesRadiomSplit.
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Njeniradoviobjavljenisuubrojnimčasopisimaizbornicima. ČlanicajeDruštvahrvatskihknjiževnikaHerceg-Bosne,Matice hrvatskeiHKDNapredak.Objavilaješestknjiga,uključujući romanBitiViktorizbirkepesamaKlasjedušeiČarolijasvitanja.
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SanjaMarinković
Rodilasamseumirisupoljskogcveća.
Prohodalabosaisrećnanalivadi.
Progovorilanajezikuprirode.
Umvalasejutarnjomrosom
Letelasavrapcimaileptirima.
Ondasamupoznalamajkuioca.
OnisuRomi.
Reklisumi,alijatonisamrazumela.
Govorilisunajezikukojinisamrazumela.
OnisuRomi.
Moradasamijatobila.
Školasumibilaprostranstvanesaglediva
Shvatilasamdajetosloboda.
Shvatilasamdajetoimemoje.
Nikominijeobjasniodanisamslobodna.
MismoRomi.
Alisamjošdeteijajošsamniko. Devojčica.
Sutrapunimdvanaestgodina
Prekosutraćemeudati. Štatoznači?
NerazumemjezikRoma.
Hodambosaisrećnapolivadi...
Govorimnajezikuprirode. Slobodajemojeime.
Alijanisamslobodna.
Nerazumem.
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Udaćuse,ajošsamdevojčica.
Sutraseudajem
Isplelisumivenacodpoljskogcveća. Dobićudukat.
Onjeodzlata,alijaneznamštajetozlato. Nerazumem. ZovemseSloboda.
Sutrajemojasvadba. Jeltonekadečjaigra?
SanjaMarinković,rođena1971.godineuZaječaru.Poobrazovanjuprofesor razrednenastave.Pesnikinjauduši.Pesmesumipublikovaneuškolskimlistovimai nekolikozbornikaradovaporaspisanimkonkursima.Nemamobjavljenihknjiga.
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Dеsеtgodina, titrajuoku,malеnašaka, ivеsеopoglеdpolеtnogđaka.
Jеdanaеstgodina, simpatijеkrеću,osmеhjеsmеo, odsrcajеdеčakudaladеo.
Dvanaеstgodina, majčinasuzaiotacprеki, „Kćеri,idеšnavеnčaniputdalеki.”
Trinaеstgodina, „hoćudasеigramikućivratim,
nеžеlimranutrudnoćudapratim!”
Čеtrnaеstgodina, plačjojjеtihi,jеrbеbaspava, „Roditеljibašvamnasvеovohvala.”
Pеtnaеstgodina, „Svеvišеsamtužnaistomakmijеvеći, kolikonеpravdеćеkrozmojživotprotеći?”
Šеsnaеstgodina, mladamajkadvеdеvojčicеprivilauzgrudi, nеćеdatidaimromskiobičajbudućnostprеsudi.
JelenaS.Glišićrođеnajе1983.godinеuZajеčaru.ŽiviiradiuMalomIzvoru nadomakZajеčara.Pišеduginizgodinapoеzijuiprozu.Pеsmеsujojštampanеu pеdеsеtakzbornika.Izdalajе2024.godinеsvojuprvuknjigupoеzijеpodnazivom „Dnеvnanoćunoćnomdanu”uizdanjuUdružеnjaknjižеvnikaSrbijе.Članicajе žеnskogpoеtskogkluba„Vlat”izZajеčara.
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Jеdnajеodosnivačaknjižеvnogkluba„Izvorvatrе ”.Duginizgodinajеdеo projеkta„Mladidolazе ”uorganizaciji„UdružеnjaknjižеvnikaSrbijе ”.Upriprеmi imadruguzbirkupoеzijеiknjigukratkihpričazadеcu.
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DuškaKontić
Preranoodrasladjevojčica
Teretneprosvećenihroditelja
Izprikrajkaslušanjihoveplanove
Kakodajojuništebudućesnove Osakatedaneigromobasjane
Stariji,imućanzanatlija Prilikadobrazaudaju
Jednaustamanjezastolom Najboljedajenjemudaju Govoriotaclišenosječanja
Utrenuugasisvanjenanadanja Željedaizučivelikeškole
Dajošjedijetehtjedemureći
Izgrlaneizađošesmišljeneriječi
Jerjeobuzeostrah,zaustaviodah
Nijemikrikzgrčiusnerumene
Utrobaseprevrćeodbola Bezglasnivapajčusedoneba
Begrešnomdijetetuuvelužene Uzimajupravodaživi,gasesnove.
DuškaKontićrođenaje1958.godineuZenici.Osnovnuisrednjuškoluzavršilaje uNikšiću.DiplomiralajenaFilozofskomfakultetuuNikšićunaodsekuza srpskohrvatskijezikijugoslovenskuknjiževnost.Pisanjemsebavijošoddetinjstva.
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ČlanjeKnjiževnezajednice„MirkoBanjević”izNikšićauokvirukojejeizdala zbirkupoezije„Nemirnismiraj”TakođeječlanMeđunarodnogudruženja književnihstvaralacaiumetnika„Nekazanoi”izBaraiudruženjaknjiževnikai umetnika„Zenit”izPodgoricesakojimaimauspešnusinergiju.Sarađivalajeu zbornicimaičasopisimauregionuuokvirukojihsuzastupljenenjenepesme. Pesmesujojobjavljivaneuantologijamaširomsveta.
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GordanaOpalić
Trčimbezbrižnošumom, igramsevirovima ubrzojplaninskojreci, bacampiljkeureku obasjanasuncem.
Opruženanatravi, nisamVidelakoseprikrada, samosamkriknula kadaseodbrušionamene čupajucimiodeću...
Oskrnavljenaikrvava ležalasamutravi
Onakoizbezumljenu podigaomejenaruke Iodneoukolibu...
Govoreći:„Mojasi! nemavišeigranje, sunčanje... Ženaćešdabudeš!” Šaputalasam:11godinaimam!
Suzesulile...
Sadidemkod roditeljadaimkažem...
Kriknuh:„Nećudaseudajem tisistar!”
Osetilajebol,šibaoje dokrvi.
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Onesvešćenase probudilapored čovekakojegje svimsvojim dečjimsrcemmrzela.
GordanaOpalićrođenaje1950.uMariboru.Osnovnuškolu,gimnazijuifakultet završilauNovomSadu.Radilakaonovinariprofesor.Objavilapetknjigapoezijei prozeČlanUdruženjakniževnikaSRBIJE,DruštvaKNJIŽEVNIKAVojvodinei SKOR-a.
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DorinaVojinović
Imalaje12godina Ibilanajlepšaukraju; Tosvekomšijepamteiznaju. Menijebilodevet, Iradovalesmoseigri, Irascvetalom,mirisnommaju.
Onakomala,joštadsamznala Dalepšebićenikadsrestineću. Al'svetsesrušikadupitah:
„Elvira,gdetijesestra?”
„Prodalijemoji!”reče, Oh,oduzelisujojdetinjstvoisreću. Ahzarnikadjeviševidetineću?!
Plakalasamdanimakadodemupark, Ateprekrasnevile,međudecomtamonema, Elvirasedi,irazgoračenihočijuuplakanumegleda, Aneznadainjojistosesprema.
„Nefertitaje,kaženaivno,otišlauNemačku” "Atištoplačeš,bićejojtamodobro", Pitamebudućanevestadete Iposmatrameispitivačkinjenookonebeskomodro.
OstavilajeNefertitaovdemene, Brataisestru-blizance.
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Svojedetinjstvoisnove!
Tolikomejeboleonjenodlazak Damijesamleoidušuisrce Iumurezance. Zamrzehobičajenjihove.
Majku!Dom!
OstavilaNefertita, ElvisaiElvirupetletastarih, Ilutkuućoškutesnesobe Zašakuparanjenomtati!
Iotišladabudeona,nečijalutka, Poderane,okrvarenehaljinebele.....
Dasestaromtatacigikadsenasmeši Barjedanzubuglavisijaizlati;
OtišlajeNefertita, amenisrceidanas Zanjompati.
ApargodinakasnijeodeiElvira Dasenikadvišenevrati.
Elvisasretohnakon20godina: Lep,namirisan,naočitmomak, Zagrlimenaulicirukamacrnim Isrcabelog, Zaplakahkadgavidehsrećnogiveselog.
„Ejkomšika'elmepamtiš,jasambre,Elvis, SadsambiznismenuNemačku” ; Njemuuspeh,sestramatuga Takotokodromaide, Odešidašnekomsopstvenodetekaoništa. Kaoigračku.
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DorinaVojinovićjeknjiževnicaiautorkadvezbirkepoezijeBelikriniŠapatboga. ŽiviuBoru
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VesnaĐukanović:
E,lepamojagospođo,dabaštištomegledaškrozzamagljeniprozorstarog autobusa.Tidoterana,našminkanaženo,kojunegdenekočeka,kojunekoželii voli.Mislišdajatebenisamprimetila,dasamotiimašpravodagledaš,dasamotiti možešdasudišimerišsvojommeromsvetokosebe?
Gledaštihnekolikotrenutakadokautobusstaje,primaipuštaputnike,gutaone kojiulazeibljujeonekojiizlaze.Gledašmetakodajanevidim,daneprimetim. Sažaljevašme.Moždameseigadiš,jersvojplavipogledskrećeščimsedelići svetlostiokapoklope.Skrećešpogledčimjasvoježutookospustimnatebe.
Misliš,nemamdostojanstva,štosamovdenaovojklupisamaiprljava?Krzavim pogledomdodiruješmojprljavorozemantil,ukomemijenadasvetoplo,jerje postavljenveštačkimkrznomdavnoizgubljenebeline.
Gledašmojukosu.Ošišanatupimnožemnošenimmojomrukom.Damenegledaš svakogadanaidatejanečekamsvakogadananaistommestu,nebiznaladalisam muškoiližensko.Menitoodgovara,neželimdameikogledakaoženu.
DasammuškomoždamenebigledalaOvakosamtizanimljiva,ovakonosim dozumisterijeitajnovitostimitskogpreživljavanjabezdoma.Znamreklabi: -„Jatonebihmogla”.
E,pa,sestromoglabiitekako!
Nadamsedatinikadanećešmoratidaseodlučišzatakavkorak.Nadamseda nikadanećešdoživetiiskonskibolženekojojjesvejednodalićeživetiilineištaće odnjebiti.
-Da,dragagospođo!
Imalasamporodicu,barsamjojsenadala.Imalasamkuću.Imalasamnaduubolji životiverovanjedasemoguiščupatiizblatabedeibola.Našlasamčoveka.Od silneželjenisamvidelagrubostunjemu.Nisamvidelapijanstvoigreh.Nisam videlatuđeženeiprosutedanerazbacanetakodaihnikoiništanemožeskupiti.
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Ondamejesunceogrejalo.Usvojojutrobisamosetilatitrajizraknade.
DošaojepijaniljutTražiojenovac,tražiojehranuTražiojeonoštonisamimala, aonoštosamimalamunijetrebalo.Prvomejeudariorukom,ondaredom.Ne mogurećičimejoš.Probudilasamseubolnici.Titrajanijebilo.
-Da,dragamojagospođo!Lakojeskretatipogled,lakojeokretatiglavuipravitise danevidiš!
Ćutalasam.Nikomenisamništagovorila.Kućisenisamvratila.Kućisenikada nećuvratiti.Nemamkuću.Jasambeskućnik.
-Dragagospođo,nemojmetakosažaljivogledati!
JasamsrećnaSrećamepratigdegoddakrenemNećurećigdesamživelaSada živimovde.Uvekmisenekavrataotvore.Nekomipružihleb.Nekomidaparče kolača.Tužnimiudelezadušeumrlih.
Ljudisunestaliizovihkrajeva.Imapunopraznihkuća.Uvečesačekammrakpase uvučemunekikućerakkojijenekadapredstavljaonečijidom.Imaperjanihjorgana.
Zavučemseilegnem.Nekadasamgladna.Nekadasamsita.Nekadameoteraju,a nekadaprime.Prestalasamdaosećamzadahtrulihjorganainečistogtela.Prestala jemučninaodsopstvenenečisti.
Kadanaživotnitasstavimsvesvojedane,ovisuminajsrećniji
Sjutramebudeprvipetlovi.Jutarnjesuncemezagreje,krvmiprostrujikaodasam kakavgušter.Radoprovedemsatenaovommestuporedkogabaštiutrenutku prolaziš.Sedimnaovojklupi.Čekamdaponekidobronamerniputnikizađei dobacimijučerašnjenovine.Pročitamštasedešava.Tražimumrlicepoznatih,jer nikoneznagdesam.Malokobimeiprepoznao.
Najlepšesuletnjebesanenoći.Noćnasvežinameprigrli,mrakmesakrije.Pase okupamuonommalomkanalukojinosidahdalekogDunavaVodajeplitkai topla.Mirišemnaglinuikišnugodinu.Zvezdemezalijunebeskimsjajem,asa mesecomraspredamdugerazgovore.
Tojeneštoštotinikadanećešosetiti.Tojeonoštomečinibogatomi neponovljivom.Tojesmisaomogaživota.
-Dragagospođo,nemojmetakosažaljivogledati!Nemojskretatipogled!Kadatii jasebeskinemosvenečisti,kadasasebeodbacimoživotnestegeiostavimonegde svojumodernuiskromnuodeću,jednakesmo!
PredJedinimsvismojednaki!
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... -Vidišlije?
-Opetjetu.
-Koznaodkakdasutenovineunjenimrukama.Moždajojihjenekodao.Ne znamkakomožetakodaživi.
-Neznamnija.Pogledajjenatrenutakbolje.Imaizvajaneprste.Fine.Moglabi dodirivatidirkeklavira...Neznamzaštomenjenasamoćaprivlači...Ustvarizavidimjoj.Slobodnaje.Mirna.Pogledajbezbrižnostunjenomsedenju...Svejojje ravno.Panonijaseprostrlaokonje.Stopilesuse.ImaiNeboiSunce.Imakrila kojajenoseneutabanimstazamaMoždasamoonaživi
-Možda!Kadasasebeskinemosvenečisti,kadaodbacimoživotnestegeiodeću jednakesmo.Onaija!
VesnaĐukanovićjerođena1963.godine.Poprofesijijeučitelj.Uslobodnom vremenusebavipisanjempoezije,prozeioslikavanjemsvile.Objavilajedveknjige kratkihpriča:„Radostžutelubenice”zakojujedobilaknjiževnunagradu„Čučkova knjiga”kojudodeljujeNarodnabibliotekaBrankoČučakizHanPijeskaRepublikaSrpska(za2016)i„Odsjajsvilenihniti”(2018),kaoizbirkupesama „Moždabezgrešan”2022.godine.Dobitnikjevišeknjiževnihpriznanjauzemljii inostranstvu.Objavljivanajeuknjiževnimčasopisima.
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Čuburajestešnjenananekadašnjemobodugrada,izmeđuizniklihvisokihzgrada kojezaklanjajuneboiprostranenizineNeimara.Nanjojsejošuvekideususret ljudima,negdekaldrmom,negdeizlokanimtrotoarom.Uvekgledamojednidruge dokprolazimoNezbogljubopitljivostiitraganjemzaznacimapropadanjaili razmetljiveraskoši,većzatoštoseosećamopovezaanim,bliskim,ikadasene poznajemo.Legendekojeseispredajuokafanama,muzičarimaipesnicimalagano zamiru,jedinoječvrstogkorakakrozvremeostaoduhneoudustajanja–odljudii života.
Udetinjstvuimladostisretalasamsvogvršnjaka.Živeojeuprizemnojkući nadomakČuburskogparka.Nikadasenijeigraosanama.Bezbrižnostmuje zamenjenaobavezomdasestaraomlađojbraćiisestramaGodine,paidecenijesu protrčale,okrznulenasmalo,povilenamhod.Njemuudonelesedeukosiilice išaranodubokimborama.Viđalasamganapijacidokzatezgomprodajeneštoo onogaštojenašaoilinabavio.Znalasamdaimavećvelikudecu.Ondasamizdana udan,nakošarkaškomterenugledalavižljastudevojčicu.Ličilajenasrnu.Loptajoj jebilaslepljenazaruku.Svejeumelaimoglasanjom.Veštije,bržeilepšeiod starijih.Beznapora,lahorno.Odvajalaseodbetonalako.Kadabizavršilaigru loptujestezalauzsebeKaodadrugaricipružaruku,tražineštosvoještomožeda nosi.Dugacrnakosajebilaskupljenaunehajnirep,očibademasteupijalesusve. Sledećihnedeljasusretalesmoseinaulicikadajeišlauškolu.Saznalasamod drugihdajeđakisteškoleukojojsmoisinijaučili.Idajetatačovekkoga poznajem,atakomaloznamonjemu.Slagalesuseslikekojesumidodavaliljudiiz kraja.Majkajerodilasanepunihdvadesetgodina.Tojojjebiovećdrugibraku kojisestrmoglavilaizbedenamenjenesiromašnim,ubogim,nevoljenim.Premalo godina,znanja,iskustva,podrške,ljubavidabiutkalaupotomstvosvojuvoljuza promenom.Bežalajeodonogaštosudbinomzovuostavljajućićerkudaseboriza promenu.Lejla,takosezvaladevojčica,nijepunotogarazumela,nishvatala, govorilajesrcem.
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A,srcejekucalozatatu,kojijeišaonasvakiroditeljskiponosno,nakonposla zauzimaomestonaklupicipodkrošnjomkakobigledaosvoječedokojeseigra, kupovaonjojnajtoplijidžemperaišaonastudenpijačnogbetonausvomoparanom.
Prošlogjuna,danprepolaganjamalemature,čovekujeprestaodakucasrce. Stropoštaosekrajtezgeidoksegomilasjatilaokonjegapresamićenog,samo ponavljaodamučuvajukćer.
Majka,kojajegodinamapriželjkivaladaoklompodozrenjaihladnoćeizmeđu ćerkeinjebudenaprečac,samodsebeuklonjensadajepoverovaladajetomoguće brzo.Prigrlilaje,tešilanemuštoinakrajupoveladauNemačojzapočnudrugisan.
Rođaci,bližiidaljeodahnulisu.Nijebilopotrebedapreispitujusvojusavest, proširujumestausrcu,iznalazenačinkojibiprodužiodetinjstvo.Devojčicase opiralanaumu.Obijaladapoverujeukonačnost.Iakomlada,verujevezalazaškolu.
Mesecdanaprovedenihdalekobilojojjedovoljnodashvatikakobiiposle dvadesetgodinasveizgledaloisto.Neizvesnostboravka,tumbanjeuspomena, tuđinaimrakneznanjakojitesilidasesavijaš.Zatojeuzavežljajstavilaonomalo svogaikrenulanazadSamaSigurnadanjentatagledaiodobravaRešenadazavrši srednju,zagrliprilikuiotrgnesemoranju.
KadaprođeteČuburcemakovamseučinidačujetenajlepšumuziku,toLejlatapka loptu.Nasmejana,slobodnaodokovarobovanjaobičajima.Danijeimalatatukoji jeprkosiosvemu,boriozanju,opleniojeljubavljuzaigru,školuisvojeparčeneba, pobeglanebiizsivilapretećihoblakakojisusenadvili.Nanamasvimajedaoblake rasteramokadasepojaveidaLejluSuncepratiudobrotiiodrastanju
BiljanaMaksimovićjerođena1965.godineuBeogradu,politikolog,višedecenija bavilasenovinarstvomiuređivačkimradom.Objavljivalaprilogeustručnim publikacijamaiaktivnoučestvovalauradudruštvenih,političkihiorganizacija humanitarnogkaraktera.Poslednjihgodinasvojstvaralačkiopusproširujeiogleda senaknjiževnimkonkursima.
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MaidČorbić
Izprikrajkauglajednihnevinihočiju
Stojiraskazistineopisanimenom
Nevinostjednogdetetakojiispisanjetragomduše
Nikadavišesenevraćanazad
Ljudikažudaćebitisveuredu
Alistrahdaseiskažeglasumorulažnihsegmentacijaireči Tjeradazapitamosegdegrešimokaoljudi
Borbazapravojednogdeteta terausamiugaooneosobe kojesuželjnepričeiljubavi aneratainemira
Lepojekadavidišuočimadeteta
Dajeponekadspremnorećinešto Jerutišinikrijuseodgovori
Kojinemoguolakodasereše
Ljubavnekaspajasvegranice
Jersmisaoživotajeverainada Da,svakakoborimosezadecu
Onasunašeblagoinašasreća!
MaidČorbić(24)jemladipesnikčijasudelavišeputapohvaljenainagrađivana.U slobodnovremeposvećenjepisanjupoezijeihumanitarnomradu,uvekspremanda pomognedrugima.ČlanjeorganizacijeWLFPHzajedinstvoimirusvetu.
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TrenutnoobavljafunkcijuurednikaportalaPrveUmetničkeBalkanskeSvemirijade, predvođeneDijanomUherekStevanović,gdedelujeikaoselektornekoliko takmičenja.Ovaplatformaimazaciljpovezivanjepesnikaizsvihkrajevasveta. NjegovapoezijaobjavljenajeubrojnimantologijamaičasopisimauČileu,Španiji, Ekvadoru,BosniiHercegovini,Indiji,Indoneziji,Butanu,Birlanduidrugim zemljama.Međunjegovimradovimaposebnoseističuantologije„Morenadlanu”, „Pričeizizolacije”,kaoi„KosovskiBožur”,objavljena2020.godine.
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BiljanaMarkovićMihajlović
Naoboduvarošimale,ustraćaripunojtuge, živelajeEmina,sasenkamaodpatnjeduge.
Majkaipijaniočuh-svađe,galamaipretnje, petorodeceježagorilo, alinijebilorečiutehe.
Lepa,tamneputi, tražilajespascrnimočima, gledajućilepživotokolo,iusvojimsnovima. Tekštojojprođepetnaesta, zlasudbajojdođe, bezuzroka,ibezglasa,daseunepoznatopođe.
Očuhjojbezpitanjaugovoriodanvenčanja, aona-nidete,nižena, unadidatotadasanja.
Nikojojništanijerekao, kadvidedvorištečisto, Nanjojvećhaljinabela, ukočenolice,aisrceisto Mladoženjasuvistar, ipomislimoždajedobar!
Ona-nidete,nižena, želidanepijeinebijebar. Kadajekrenulakišajepadala, nebesasuplakala, OdlaziEmina,hodalako, jersebaročuhaspasila. Licebezizraza,srcejojseledi, samotihkrikizduše,
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Aona-nidete,nižena, želidajojživotbudemiranbar Odlazesvatovi! Kišaioblacisivijezatotakoispratiše.
OdlaziEmina,nadase-spasilase, idatojeBožijidar. Komšilukćutao,zavesespuštao, inikognijebrigašto, Ona-nidete,nižena, želelajedaimamiranživotbar DokEminazauvekodlazi, vrisakdevojkeniječuoniko, Njenamladostbilajenaprodaju, jeronajesamo-„stvar”.
BiljanaMarkovićMihajlovićrođenasamuKruševcu1960.godine.Odosnovnei srednješkolepišem.Bilasamčlanknjiževnogkluba„Bagdala”iKnjiževne OmladineKruševcaiR.S.UZaječarusamčlan„Rtanjimesečevpoetskikrug”, „AreaFelix”,aktivanasamčlanica„VLAT”-ženskogpoetskogklubau ZaječaruiSKOR-aogranakZaječarObjavljujemubrojnimčasopisimai zbornicimauzemljiiinostranstvu.Pišemitakoosećamdaseborimzamiru svetu,pravdu,očuvanježivotnesredine,lepotuiljubavmeđuljudima.
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BojanaBogojević
Jasamjošdeteiživotmojteksviće, Sanjamonauci,putovanjimaiknjigama, aneosuprugu,deci,brakuiobavezama.
Janećudabudemjedinoženakojaćuti,sluša,trpiipati, Želimdaživim,volim,biramisamasvojubudućnoststvaram.
Jaširimsvojakrilaipočinjemsvojletkojimpronosimglas, daseusvakojzemljiznadadevojčiceželesvetbezdečijihbrakova.
BojanaBogojević(Srbija),jediplomiranipravniksapoloženimpravosudnim ispitom,specijalistazakorporativnoupravljanje,ClimateRealityLeader,ekspertza održivirazvoj,ClimateChangeTeacher,autor,predavač.Koautorjedvestručne knjigeizoblastipravaikorporativnogupravljanjaiknjigeouspehuBuildYour Success-LeadershipTipsFromConsciousWorldLeaders.Bojanajekoautorviše međunarodnihantologijapoezije.Zahvaljujućisvomširomsvetapriznatomznanju izalaganju,pričaoBojanijeuvrštenauknjigu30ShiningStarsoftheWorldkojaje objavljenaširomsvetaDobitnicajevelikogbrojameđunarodnihpriznanjaiz oblastiprava,klimatskihpromenaiodrživosti.
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RazijaBuharalija BILOJE
Biojeosmijeh, ukralisuga. Biojeveseodječijipogled, ninjegavišenema Ukralisuga. Igraloptomilutkom, ionajebila. Nemajeviše. Osmijehjezamro. Pogledsezaledio. Loptunekodrugišuta. Lutkunekodrugikupa Aona,nidijetenižena. Aidijetejeižena.
RazijaBuharalijajerođena1957.godineubosanskohercegovačkomgraduFojnici, gdjeidanasživi.NakonštojezavršilaPedagoškuakademiju,svojradnivijekje provelakaoučiteljicauOsnovnojškoli„MuhsinRizvić”uFojniciNjenaprva slikovnica„ZračakiMedačak”objavljenaje2012.,zbirkapričazadjecu„Kadsu oblaciširilijedra”2020.,zbirkapjesamazadjecu„Šaroplet”2024.godine.Neke njenepričeipjesmesunagrađivane,objavljeneudječijimčasopisimaipredstavljene udječijimtvemisijama.Poreddječijih,pišepričeipjesmezaodrasle.Takođe,neke odnjihsunagrađeneiuvršteneuzbornikeiantologije.ČlanicajeUdruženja„Žena saknjigom”BiH,članicaUpravnogodboraKnjiževnemanifestacije„SusretiZija Dizdarević”Fojnica,članicaVokalnogansambla„Srma”Fojnica.
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KaticaZmijarević
Poklonilasammorupregršttišinainemira svakidrhtajmukomogrebala,podivljalojružiprkosila
Jasamsamodijetenedirajmisnove, nemučiumenisveonoštoimamuduši, istinomsverušim.
Atiminedaš atimekažnjavaš atisisamopropuhkojegsamosjetilanaleđima
Pustimedaodspavambarjednogodišnjedoba trebamidaudišemzrakzabranjeni, dapoklonimjoštajniskrivenih.
Bitćućošakkućeoronule plijesćebuditimojeporive, sanjatiihdanimakadasambilanarubuponora.
Žrtvovaosimezazrnopijeska, zaspasgrijehakojastanuušakudjeteta uspjelasamobućinovoruho, novesudbinezasvebudućegodine akomogu,akosmijempitamte?
Odgovorzanijemiouzaludčekanje,tražeći potrošenuzlućudislutnjebosonogesabezbrojgodova igrananasukanihnahridi uzdaha,gdjeboresejalisuština neizmjernakonbinacijadvajusvijetova.
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Prstohvatomriječisakupljalasamugrudimadogađajenemile, zasamozrnoprosaugasilaželjujedinu,zaboravu ostavilapriliku.
Nekacaruje.
Nekaživevječno djelarukumojihponosa ionabrazdatvrda ilovačacrvenau njojsamsvekrikoveposadila
Prekrišeihkišei blatnjavestopesuđene diosusvihdogađanja unutarsebevidjehsvijetlodana nakrajutunelapreplašena
Probudihsesjetno
ogorčenauprizorunevidješeočizlukob zrelogčovjeka,amoja malenkoststrepinevina podnotrošnogstablajavorova
Noćisampoklonilazalaskusunca,suzomih zalijevalačvrstimstiskomrukuzazvalaBožijeime, čuomesveiuzeoterets'dušeneutješnenebuostavio
Jers'njimaserađašiživišoddjetinjstvapasvedosmrti, čudnisuputevitrošniipokošenajutrasagorjela zagrljenaočimanebaprosvijetljenja
Pjesmomtepozdravlja,skromnadjevojčica, srcempišesdušomsedajezaspasgrijehainašihnemira
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KaticaZmijarevićrođenajeuMetkoviću1956.godine.Njenapoezijazastupljena jeunekolikosvetskihantologijaAktivnoučestvujeumeđunarodnojAkademiji (AcademiaMundialdeCulturaeLiteratura)uBrazilu.Jednajeodglobalnihpesnika poznatogpoeteiautorasvetskehimne,JuanaAntonijaV.Delgadilla,tedaje doprinosAntologijiruskogpesnikaAleksandraKabiševazaGinisovuknjigu rekorda.Imaželjudaizdasvojuzbirkupoezije.
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IrenaJovanović
Obemojebake,MarijaiAleksandra maloletnebehukadihroditeljiudadoše posvomenahođenju,darešesvojproblem ženskečeljadiukući,neobraćajućipažnju nanjihoveželjeiosećanja,iličnepotrebe.
MarijaježivelauPirotu,iželelajeoficira mladogizgodnog, sanjimebišetalagradom aliotacjeudadezamogdedujorgandžiju ipreselišeseuKnjaževac, gdeonarodidvoje mojumajkuibratajojstarijeg,ujkaMileta.
Aleksandraživešedrugačije, useluŽukovcu, sapetorobraćeisestara, iotacjenjenudade zadedumogMiljka,kojibezocaranoosta poginulognasolunskomfrontu,zaispomoć susvimkućnimidomaćinskimposlovima.
Itakoserodišemojstric,aimojotac,uratu kadasuNemciiBugari,partizaniičetnici bilibitkesvoje, dokjeonbiomalauplakanabeba. Svakačastmojimbakama,hrabrimdevojčicama kojesuumladimgodinamapodnele teretbraka
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nametnutogodstraneroditelja, jertojebioobičaj
Udajdvojkuštopre,daneispadnesvašta boljejedaroditeljiodluče, osećanjanjenazgaze daodeivežese,daseizbegnuudvarači daradi,anedaseškolujeitrošioskudninovac kojegionakonemazasvudecu, aištaćejojškola?
Udanašnjevreme savremenogdruštvaisistema prostojeneverovatnodasetakoneštoidaljedešava unekimsredinamanaplanetiZemlji, zanepoverovati dasejadnenezreledevojčice idaljesilenabrakove zbograznoraznihrazloga ipretenzijaroditelja itakvihženikakojivoledasakatemladost.
Udobainternetaikomunikacija,sofisticiranostiuma, razvojanaprednihtehnologija iveštačkihinteligencija svemirskihprogramaigenetskoginženjeringa jošuvekpostojiprimitivizam iruralnioblikponašanja dalijemoguće,prostojeneverovatno, ljudibožji,dokle?
IrenaJovanovićjerođenauZaječaru1971.godine.DiplomiralajeunivouMastera naFakultetuPrimenjenihUmetnostiiDizajna(FPUD)uBeogradu,Srbija.Živii radiuZaječarukaoslobodanumetnikipoeta.
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Poezijupišeoddrugegodinefakulteta.Pesmesujojobjavljivaneumnogim časopisimaizbornicimauzemljiiinostranstvu,jerpoezijupišeinasrpskomina engleskomjeziku.Pokonkursuizdavača„InnerChildPress“izSAD-ajojje objavljenaprvaknjigapoezijenaengleskomjeziku„LetItBe“,imožesenabaviti prekosajtaizdavača.Svojupoezijunaobajezikapostavljanasvojufejsbukstranicu, a2014.godineosnivaŽenskipoetskiklub„Vlat“,kojijesadaponovoaktivani okupljatridesetakčlanica.Od2024.osnivaogranakuZaječaru„SavezaКnjiževnika uotadžbiniirasejanju“–SКOR,ipredsednikjeogranka,aodnedavnoiglavnii odgovorniuredniksvihštampanihizdanjaSКOR-a.Imanekolikoknjigapoezijeu pripremi.Dobitnikjedvetrećeijedneprvenagradezapoeziju,ivelikogbroja diploma,sertifikata,zahvalnicaihrisovulja.
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TamaraDragić
SvesudjevojčiceEve, nosegrijehpramajke, takosučisteibijele, vjerujusamoubajke
Imajupotpunopravo, dauče,želeirastu, daodrastajuzdravo idaimajumaštu.
Potrebnaimjeradost, dabudusamodjeca, idaproživemladost, daimdušanejeca.
SvesudjevojčiceEve, pružiimrukusvijete, dasrećustobomdijele idakrozživotlete
TamaraDragićrođenajeuBanjojLuci1987.godine.Prvuzbirkupoezije„Samu gomili”objavljujeudecembru2016.godine.Roman„BOŽIĆIUVREMENU” objavljujeuseptembru2020.godine.Zbirkahaikupoezijeupripremi. Objavljivanajojjeipoezijakaoiprozazadjecu.Pišeiknjiževnerecenzije.Lektoriše poeziju.SpoljnjijesaradnikNarodneiuniverzitetskebibliotekeRepublikeSrpske, kaoivoditeljknjiževnihpromocija.Dobitnikjemnogobrojnihknjiževnihnagradai priznanja,aradovisujojzastupljeniuraznimzbornicima,knjigamaiantologijama.
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BorkaMiličić
Zapamti... Tinisisama.
Krhkasi,slabašnadama. Kraljica,majka,običnažena Zapamti, Velikajetvojacena.
Zakoračihrabro,odvažno,snažno.
Neksezatresetlo Podštiklomtvojom KojomgazisbolIsavčemertvoj Dokkorakpraviš Odlučan, Nov.
Zapamti... Tinisisama... Čvrstotedržimsrcemsvim.
Tajdašakvetra Štoledjatiduva
Topodrškajemoja, Posrnulojtebi.
Ne... Tinisisama...
Mislimatečuvam Imolitvomtajnom.
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Podrškuisreću Daizmolimzate Kraljice,ženo Običnasmrtnice.
Ne... Tinisisama... Podrškusveta,istineipravde Imaćešuvek, Akojepotražiš
Digniglavuhrabro Irukuslabupruži Prihvatinjome Podrškuštotidajem.
BorkaMiličićjerođena1974godine,uZvornikuuBosniiHercegovini.Ljubavpremapisanjui novinarstvujavilaseuranomdjetinjstvuNjeneželjeiplanoveratjeprekinuoPišepoezijui prozuDobitnikjemnogihnagrada,priznanjaidiplomaKakodomaćih,takoimeđunarodnih pristiglihsaraznihplatformizapoezijuiknjiževnost.Dobitnikjedvazlatnapera.Njenapoezija našlajesvojemjestonaSvetskompoetskombratstvu,odnosnonaSvetskojpoetskojhimni.Do sadajeobjavilatriknjigeisvetrisuimalesvojupremijerunabeogradskomsajmuknjiga.
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DanijelaMilojković
Došaojeitajdan.Sitnakišicaudaralajeuprozorskastaklasvejačeijače, nadjačavajućiFatimineotkucajesrca.Plakalabi,alinemožejersuzavišeinema. Nastoluslikanjeistarijesestrekojusuodavnoudali,beznjenevoljeGledamale razigranedečjeglavicekakojegledaju,aočitople,meke,unjimasamoiskrasreće. Neštosesteglookosrca,nekateskobarazlažesepogrudimaitućuti,neumornai sumorna.Danasseionaudaje.Nevoljnoiumornorukajojzadrhtiinekitrzaji parahubesomučnotišinu.Mladoženjunijedobronividelaodnjegovezamascenei neopranekose.Brkovapožutelihodnajgoregduvanasaiskezenim,pokvarenimi ničimizazvanimosmehom,ovajdančiniojojsekaonekihororfilm.,Usobise osećaovonjikonjskabalega.
Gledalagajeočimabespomoćnoinekastudistrahobavljalajenjenomalenodečje srce.Nastoluđerdanisijahuibacajupozidovimasablasnesenke.Kakosuse primicala,takodevojčicistadeknedlaugrlu.Neizustiništa,samopokornosagnu glavu.Đerdaniskliznusenanjenomnežnomdečjemvratu,agrubeipožuteleruke spustilesenanjenimramenima.Devojčicaosetijezuiužas,obećanajeovom čovekuodčijegpogledajepodrhtavala.Štadaradi,morilesujecrneslutnje.Kroz sobusezačusmeh,kucanječasa,čestitanjeinekaizmaglicakaodajojzamagli vidike.Utrenudonelajeodlukudabeži.Dokserakijaivećpijaneglavesmenjivaše kaoplimaioseka,devojčicapolakoizađeizsobeipotrčapremaštali.Noćsuparali zvuciđerdana.Jednimtrzajemrukenestadošeublatu,injihovableštavilonestade. Devojčicasedenakonjaiizsvesnagezamahabičem.Oznojenihsapiinozdrava punihkapivode,konjjejurioutamnunoć.Tamaobaviputasitnakišica prikrivašetragovekonja.Hajkasenegdečuladalekoinijebiloizgledadaćese približiti.Devojčicapogledaizasebe.Unjenimočimasevidelanjenaprvaprava pobeda.Uspelaje.Njeneočizacaklišenekimčudnimsjajempunimodlučnostii samopouzdanja.Osmehserazlinalicuistegnutapesnicaodavalajehrabrosti pobedu.Natrenkaodazavesapadeionanestade.Mrakjesakriodpogledaasvici svojimfenjerimaosvetljavahujojput.
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DanijelaMilojković,rođenajeuProkupljugdejezavršilaosnovnuisrednjuškolu. MasterstudijezavršavauAleksincuidobijazvanjemastervaspitačRadiuPU NevenuProkuplju.Uslobodnovremepišepesme.Mnogeodnjenihpesama našlesusvojemestouzbornicima....DobitnicajenagradnepoveljeSterijinopero.
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Bilajemlada,skorodajezavršilaprvirazredgimnazije,velikihkrupnihcrnihočijuikaoziftcrne kose,kojasepresijavalauvelikimtalasimaLepa,naočitadevojčicaDružilesmose
Jednogdana,ugostimakodnje,majkajojjerekladaneidevišeuškolu,romkinja.Nijeodmah shvatiladazanjuvišeškolenemazauvekvećdaćeseudati.Bilajezbunjena,kaoija,njena vršnjakinja.Izbiojekonflikt,jeronaježeleladazvršiškolu,barovajrazred,molilaje.Majkaje rekladajesvedogovoreno,daonaništanemadasetupitaiakosebudeidaljebunilaotacćeto darešisanjomBilajeočajna,uplakananeutešnoMajkamejepogledalaupitnoŠtasammogla, samodaseuljudnopozdravimiodem,razmišljajućicelimputemdokuće,kaoidugovremenai posletogaOnanikakonećeimatisvojubajku,kakojemoždasanjala,jerznalesmoštajebrakali onanijebilaspremnazato,anijadairazmišljamotome,decasmo
NašanastavnicajeurgiraladaseĐulišavratiuškolu,razgovarajućisaroditeljima,aliništanije pomoglo.Moralismo,čitavoodelenje,daseoprostimoodnje.Svejenekakoutovreme,prošlou nekojtišiniKaodajenekoumroNikadazanjuvišenismočuliNјenživot,sadažene,nasjeu odelјenjuužasavao.Detećedaimadecu.
Kakvisutoroditelji?Onajebilaobećanazamladogčoveka,budućegmuža.Porodicenisumogle višečekatidaihspoje.Onagajeipoznavala.Molilajetogadana,samobardazavrširazred,alito jojsenijedogodilo.Krajgodinesebližiokraju.Nјeneocenesuostalenezaključenenakraju godine,ipraznomestouklupi,aminjenidrugariizodeljenjasmonakrajugodinebilinekako postiđeniineveseli.Možda,zatoštoiminismoništauradili,dajojroditeljipromenemišljenje.
Zatoštosenismooprostiliodnje?Znalismosvidajebiladobarđak.Možda,zatoštosmo shvatalidasmopomaloizbogtogaodrasli,upoznajućiživot,sadrugačijimpravilima,sakojima senismoslagaliisurovostiživota.Upropašćenajojjemladost,detinjstvo.Životnijefer,mislili smo.
TanjaAjtićjerođenauBeograduOd2002živiistvarauKanadiUleto2023vratilaseu Srbiju.Članjemnogihgrupa,kaoiDruštvaknjiževnikaBeograda.Njenepesmeipričesu objavljeneuvišeoddvestotinezbirki,antologija,elektronskihknjigaiučasopisima.Njene pesmesuobjavljivanenajedanaestsvetskihjezika.Izdalajeknjigupoezije„Obrisiljubavi”2018. Osvojilaje„CitaDelGalateo”AntonioDeFerrariis,2022”–Rim,Italija;književnunagradu 2023.Fondacije„NajiNaaman”izRepublikeLiban,kaoimnogedrugeprestižnenagrade.Piše poeziju,kratkepriče,haiku,gogyoshipoezijuGrafičkijeumetnik
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KatarinaJurčević
LUTKA
Mamamijepoklonilalutku crnekoseismeđihočiju. Reklamijedaličinamene, dasavstrah,bolisuze nećebitimoje,većnjene. Onajeja, jasamona. Nisamjerazumela, alilutkamisedopala.
Mamačešljamojukosuismešiseuogledalu, alinjeneočisutužne. Nisamjerazumela. Okovratamistavljaogrlicu zakojujeuvekgovoriladasampremala. „Sadasivelika”,ljubimeučelo, „Mojalutka”,glasjojpodrhtava. Gledamsvojodraz, tražećivelikudevojku, alipogledmiuzvraćadevojčica Janisamvelika. Nisamjerazumela. Uhodnikučekajumojotac inekičovek.
Saginjesedameboljepogleda, smejese, njegovizubisužuti, starje
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Njegovašakajevlažna, neželimdamedodiruje, nesviđamiseto. Zaštomenegdevodi?
Počinjemdaplačem, njegovižutizubimigovore daprestanem,sadasamvelika,žena.
Izrukumiuzimalutkuibacajeupesak.
„Onativišenetreba,sadasivelika,sadasitilutka,samomoja.” Okrećemse
Poslednjiputvidimlutku, ostajedaleži, njeneprazneočiuzvraćajumipogled
Prviput
Razumemmajčinereči.
KatarinaJurčević,rođena1999.godineuZaječaru.DiplomiralajenaKatedriza opštuknjiževnostiteorijuknjiževnostiFilološkogfakulteta.Trenutnopohađa masterprogramStudijerodanaFakultetupolitičkihnauka.Njenepesmeipriče objavljenesuuknjiževnimčasopisimaizbornicima:Suštinapoetike,Šraf9/2022, Ljubavujesen,Udnućutanjaiudrugim.NjeniproznizapisiKostimiUtorak objavljenisuuzbornicimarupeautorkiFrida-ženegovoreiŽenskirazgovorikojeje pokrenuloUdruženjenezavisnihpisacaSrbije.Dobitnicajeprvenagradena konkursupričaBelgradijana:beogradskimuzejpričazapričuKalemegdan.
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LiteraryandArtCollectionofthe 15thWomanScreamFestival2025-‟It’sNotaGame”
Poetryandarthavelongbeenthevoicesoftheunheard,theechoesof pain,resilience,andhope.Inthis15theditionoftheWomanScream Festival,weraiseourvoicesoncemorethistimeforthemost vulnerableamongus:children.It’sNotaGameismorethanatheme;it isacalltoconscience,ademandforactionagainstthegraveinjusticeof childmarriageandtheviolationofchildren'srights.
Throughverse,color,andform,artistsandpoetsfromaroundtheworld joinforcestoilluminatethesilentsufferingenduredbycountlessyoung souls.Theyremindusthatchildhoodisnotacontract,noraburdento besold.Itisasacredtimeofdreams,discovery,andboundless potentialatimethatshouldneverbestolen.
Eachpoeminthiscollectionisaheartbeat,eachstrokeofartatestament totheurgencyofourcause.Together,westandagainsttheshadowsthat seektosilencechildren,usingthepowerofcreativeexpressiontopush backagainsttraditionsandsystemsthatstripthemoftheirfutures.
Maythesewordsandimagesstiryourheart,provokethought,and inspirechange.Becausesilenceiscomplicity,andwerefusetolookaway.
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DrAnaStjelja
IvanaMilaković
It'snotthatshedidn'twanttogetmarriedatnine.Orhaveababyatten. Shedidn'tunderstandwhatamarriagewas.Orhavingababy. Shedressedherbabyuplikeadoll,andsangherlittlesongs. Andcarefullyhidherdaughter'stiny,buddingwings Andwaited.
IvanaMilakovićisaspeculativefictionwriterandtheauthorofthreeshortstory collections.WritesinSerbianandEnglish.TranslatedintoRomanian.
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AleksandraLekić-Vujisić
Itfeelslikewakingupnexttoaghost andcravingforlife andgettinglost, andIwanttoholdthegirlthat Iusedtobe, tellherthatancientsecretforme doesn’tmeanmorethanasweetliecomeonlittlegirl, bebrave,don’tcry.
Broken,likeaglassofwine afterafight, brokenwithallthatwasmine, withoutnolight, brokenlikeapreacherofforgottenprayers, likeapaintingwithnocolorsandlayers, andneveraskingthereasonwhycomeonlittlegirl, bebrave,don’tcry
Youhaveleftmesomanytimesbefore butIalwaystendtoaskformore, Ineverstopandneverbelievecomeonlittlegirl, bebrave,justleave.
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AleksandraLekićVujisić(Podgorica,Montenegro)isanEnglish languageprofessorandanaward-winningwriterandpoetShe writesinhernativelanguageandEnglish,andherworkhasbeen translatedintoItalian,Spanish,Polish,Albanian,Coreanand Chineselanguage.Sheisanauthoroffourbooks.
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BogdanaGăgeanu
Somanymarriagesagainsttheirwill
Becausethat'stradition,theysay. Whataboutthefactthattheirtraditions
Disobeychildren'srights?
Theyounggirlsaresoldtosomestrangers
Theybarelyknowandmeet
Inordertogetmarried.
Alltheirparentscareisfortuneandstatus
Notabouttheirhappiness.
Theirrelativesarebehavinglikemerchants
Thatexchangeobjectsatdifferentprices. Thelackofhumanityistakentoofaraway
Treatingchildrenasslavesandnotasfruitsoflove. Don'tyouhearthescreamofinnocence
Inthiscageofaggressivetradition?
BogdanaGăgeanuisaRomanianpoetessandplaywrightShepublishedthreebooks ofpoetryandshewroteascriptforashortRomanianmoviethatparticipatedata filmfestivalinFrance.
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MeherPestonji
Shestoodapart protectingherheart fromthemultitude throngingfreefood
Aloneshewas Freefromthepain ofmotherssucklinghungrybabies todrynipples
Freefromthegrief offatherscarryingdyingchildren onblistered,crackedsoles
Freeoftheconfusion inarmiesoffrightenedeyes fleeingstarvation,thissideandthat
Erectshoulders breastscoveredbytattereddress legsdefiantlyastride saucereyesstaringhaughtily attheunendingline
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Hungryshewastoo butshewasusedtoit unlikethosewhosework wassnatchedaway atthemidnighthour
Herhungercoalescedintoanger
Angerhadkeptherafloat againstgoondas,rapists,corruptcops scaredoffwithheracidtongue spoutingbone-rattlingcurses fromterrifyinggods
Hermissiontoinjecthervoice intokidswithsunbleachedhair matchingherown
fillthemwiththeanger shehasknownwhichalone canbetheirweapon tosurvive.
MeherPestonjiisanIndiansocialworker,freelancejournalist,andwriter.Pestonjihas foughtfortherightsoftheoppressedandunderprivilegedsincethe1970s.Pestonjiisa Psychologygraduateandstudiedjournalism.Pestonji'swritingiscloselytiedtoherpersonaland journalistexperiencesalongwiththesegmentofsocietysheisfamiliarwith.Herstorytellingis evidentinthecharacterizationofherwork.
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Tomorrow
Itiseasytobeawoman
So,ibecomeakid Today
TranslatedintoEnglishbySevdaAkyüz
ŞükranAydınisaTurkishpoetwhoseworkhasbeenwidelyrecognizedand publishedinternationally.ShedebutedwithMürekkepAcısı(PaininInk)in2006, followedbyAnlamınYaşıKüçük(YoungisTheMeaning)in2021,whichwaslater translatedintoEnglishbySevdaAkyüzandpublishedonAmazonin2022Her poetryhasbeenfeaturedinvariousanthologies,includingtheLitterateursand CulturalFiguresofTurkeyEncyclopaedia,PoetryGathering2007,the2021 UNESCOWorldPoetryDayAnthology,andthe21stCenturyTurkishPoetry Anthology(2023).ShebecameamemberoftheWriters'UnionofTurkeyin September2023.Herworkhasbeenpublishedinesteemedliteraryplatformssuch asTurkishFemalePoetsofHonarandEghtesad,InternationalWritersJournal, FarahPoesia,PoetryGalaxyAtunis,WorldPoetryYearbook2024,andmore.Her poemshavebeentranslatedintomultiplelanguages,includingGreek,English, Persian,Arabic,Italian,Hebrew,Albanian,Serbian,andFrench.
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ReshmaRamesh
‘Childmarriagearenottwowordsthatshouldevenbetogetherinthesame sentence ’
Herpelviccracksalittle(justalittle),onthefirstnighthebreaksintoherbody Shelooksupwideeyed,confusedintohisstainedteethwhichpassedinto adulthood
Evenbeforeshewasconceivedinhermother’swomb Hesucksonhermeat,histeethinherribs,crushingatemplethatwould Havestoodwherehishandsnowsmotherwhatlookslikeanareolaready Tobloomwhenspringarrives,thebridenowwalksinaplantationdreaming Ofschool,friends,alibraryofunreadbooks,lunchboxestobeshared Fightswithherbrothersandhermother’shelplessgazefromthekitchen Hersmallbackbrokennow,herwillowingarmstryingtobecomeoars Rapidlysplashingintheseaonastormynight,tired,theygiveupbydusk Andwakeuptoastickyfieldfullofmineswithacaneinthethroat Sheisawomannow,whilethemenwaitforharvestfromher Ephemeralwombthatisyettostitchitslayersintoonepieceofhumantissue Sheisabride,withpurpleflower,apeekingfacebehindaveil,astatisticinapaper aboutilliteracy, Amissingdaughter,apieceofnewsthatmayturnintoadocumentary, Astoryinthenewsthatthewestwillreadiftheyopentherightpage, anunidentifiedcoldbodyinthesugarcanefield,amissingnumberintheschool register, sheisanoteinthebookofopposingparliamentarians,anilliterateteenagemother, Alittlegirljustlikemyniecewholiessilentinahospitalbedbleeding, apupilmissingfromaclassroomfullofboysflyingpaperplanes, aslave,aneconomicburden,anepitomeofpoverty, adowrythatwaspassedfromonehandtoanotherbetweentwoadultmen, sheisafamily’shonorbeingprotected,aprisonerofwar,
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sheisthisandthat,everythingmencanthinkofbutalittlechildthatshetrulyis whodreamsonedayofbecomingadoctor,apilot,ascientistorateacher,anything butawife
Dr.ReshmaRameshgraduatedasBachelorofDentalSurgeryfromBangalore University,isanIndianbilingualpoetwhowritesinEnglishandKannada.Her twopublications‘ReflectionofIllusions’;‘HalfMoon’byWritersWorkshop,India, ‘LanguageofShadows’;bookofpoetryandphotographyEditionDeltaStuttgart Germany,‘MyHeartinOlympos’bilingualTurkishandEnglishbookbyArtShop Istanbul,(MosaicofMemories)MosaicdeRecuerdosbilingualbookofpoemsin SpanishandEnglishwhichhasbeenawardedthepoetrycollectionoftheyearat the7thBoaoInternationalPoetryAward.Reshmahastheuniquehonorofher poembeingdisplayedpermanentlyintheruinsofAncientCityofOlympos, Antalya,Türkiye.SheisawardedFeminenartfestInternationalHonoraryAward andTheLightofGalataAward,Istanbul,InternationalIndijaProPoetAward Serbia,KarnatakaWomenAchiever’sAward,SavitribaiPhuleNationalWomen AchieverAward,WomenAchieversAwardMI,India.Thesecondeditionofher Turkishbook’MyHeartinOlymposKalbimOlymposta’isdisplayedinBozcaada Museum,Canakkale,Türkiye.ShehasrepresentedIndiaatprestigiousnationaland internationalfestivalsinMedellin,Spain,Italy,China,Serbia,Türkiye,Vietnam, Indonesia,Iraq,Mongolia,Malaysia,SriLanka,Nepal,Uzbekistanandothers,her poemshavebeentranslatedintotwenty-onelanguagesandhasappearedin anthologiesallovertheworldSheisaresidentpoet@KaavyaSanjeandhasplayed animportantrolebybringing‘poetrytopeople’,byfacilitatingpoetryrecitals, installationsandworkshopsinsocialspacessuchasparks,schools,streetmarkets andresidentialareas,buildingastrongsocio-culturalties,engagingthedifferently abled,LGBTQ,ruralandurbancommunities,hasvoicedversesinsolidaritywith thevoicesoftheoppressedandmarginalized,reflectingthepoliticalandsocio culturalmilieuofagiventimeandspace.SheisadistinctionholderinBachelorof FineArtsPhotography,hasheldmanyinternationalsolophotographyexhibitions, sheisacreativewriter,translator,activistandpracticesDentalSurgeryin Bengaluru,India.
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CaoShui
THEVILLACALLEDONETHOUSAND-ANDONE-NIGHT PLEASUREMARRIAGE
AhmedtookmetovisithisvillainBaghdad
ThecartravelsbetweenEuphratesandTigris
Passingthroughtheoasisbetweenthetworivers
Therearerosesonbothsidesofthepath
Thebackyardfacesthebluelake
ThevillainthedistanceislikeHangingGardensofBabylon
EverythingisavailableintheHangingGarden
Aftergettingdrunk,hetoldme
ThisisthevillalefttohimbyAmira
Amiraisactuallyaprostitute
Sheisaspureasaprincessinthephotoframe
SmilingtowardsthisworldintheancientcityofBabylon
ShestartedthePleasureMarriageattheageofnine
TheArabicnameisNikahmut'ah
Onlylastsforonedayeachtime
Shewillreceiveeighthundreddollars
Shealsoneedstodividetheemcee'smoneybythreehundreddollars
HasaPleasureMarriageonceaday
Twohundredtimesayear
ThisvillaisworthtenmillionUSdollars
So,shehastohavePleasureMarriageathousandtimesinfiveyears
Becauseonceitisfree
Afourteenyearsoldgirlisstillgorgeous
Theymetattherighttimeandplace
Happyandblissfulmarriage
Butexposedatthewrongtimeandplace
Amiracommittedsuicide
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Ahmedtookmetothetopofthevilla
Thevillacalledonethousand-andone-nightpleasuremarriage
LookingattheancientcityofBabylonamidstthesandstormsfromafar Hesaidsheoncedreamedofbecomingadesigner
Iwalkcarefullyinthishousewhereonethousandandone PleasureMarriageshavetakenplace
TheSkyGardenisveryfaraway
CaoShui,alsoShawnCao(borninJun5,1982),isaChinesepoet,novelist, screenwriterandtranslator.HeisarepresentativefigureofChineseContemporary Literature.HeleadstheGreatPoetryMovement.Hismostnotableworksincludes EpicofEurasia,thealreadymentionedtrilogyandKingPeacock(TVseries).Sofar fourtybooksofCaoShuihavebeenpublished,including10poemcollections,5 essaycollections,10novels,4translations,18fairytalesand100episodesTVseries andfilms.Hehaswonmorethan50literaryawardsworldwide.Hisworkshave beentranslatedinto24languagesHeisalsochiefeditorofGreatPoetry,deputy editorinchiefofWorldPoetry,AsiancoordinatorofWorldPoetryMovement, ChineserepresentativeofBRICSWritersAssociation,executivepresidentofthe SilkRoadInternationalPoetryFestival,ChairmanofBeijingInternationalPoetry FilmFestival.CurrentlyhelivesinBeijing,andworksasaprofessionalwriterand screenwriter.
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RikaInami
SHININGLIGHTONTHEDARKNESSOFCHILDMARRIAGE
Ifeeldizzy.
BecauseIsawthedarksideoftheorganismcalledhumans. BecauseItouchedit,albeitonlybriefly. Itwasacompletelyaccidentalencounter Therearesomebrazenadults.
Theywearamaskofmerit,acloakofclass,aguiseofgrace. Yetbeneaththeirpolishedpride,theyareplaguedwithputridsins. Criminalsoncecondemned,butnevercleansedofshame. Theystillflaunttheir‘respectableadulthood’intheirsludgy,coal-tardarkness. Andtheybeckonmetobowbeforethem,toruntothemwithreverence. Whatashameful,shiveringsight.
Drapedinthedisguiseofwisdom,theyareshamelesslynaked Stillsinking,stillsoakinginamuddyswamp.
Whydotheywavetheirhandsatmeandurgemetokneel?
IsitbecauseIhavenomoney?
IsitbecauseIhavenopower?
IsitbecauseIlookignorant?
IsitbecauseIlookyoung?
Don'tdostupid.
Iwouldneverstepintothatrottenstinkingswamp. Itisapoolofblood,amixtureofhumanblood,organsandbones. Itisaswampoffloatingsoulsandthesmellofthebloodofthedeadandthesouls ofthosewhocan'tdieandleavethingsthisway.
Idarenotdrawneardeathlingersthere.
NowIamintheforest. Here,Ibreathetheworld.
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Istillseethatsickeningswamp, butIalsoseethelightleakingthroughthetoweringtreetops Iseethelightseepingthrough.
Ah,thelightisdescendingjustafewstepsaheadofmypath. …Aglisteningcrystalglow.
Onmypath
anemeraldgreenlight rolling
Scoopingitwithbothpalms Ireturnittothewelkin
Icannotentertherottenswamp, butIcanshinealightintoit. Soletuscastlightuponthedarknessofchildmarriage Letusexposethisevil. Leteachofusstandagainstit. Salvationwillcome.
Raiseyourvoice,lettheworldhear. Thefirststepbeginsnow.
RikaInamiisaJapaneseTankapoetandamemberofNihonKajinClub,Mirai TankaKai,MurōSaiseiGakkaiandAkitaInternationalHaikuNetwork.Shehas beencomposingTankapoetrysince2003andhaspublishedseveralbooks, includingtranslationsofEnglishpoemsintoJapanese.HerawardsincludeSolution CreatorsPrizeandEbanPrizeintheEU-JapanNewSpace2060International IllustratedHaikuCompetition2019(bothareinTanka),2022InternationalPoet MidAutumnFestivalAward,andThirdperiodSeishinInternationalPoetAward fromChina.
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NaglaAliHassan
DoyouknowwhenIwanttodie?
Whenyouimprisonme,itisyourlove
WhenIscreamfromthecrueltyofyourauthority, Andyoubelittlemyscream
AsifIamsomethingwithoutawill!
AsifIamastonestatue
Orasilentcorpse, Andmydeathwaskilledbysilence!
Iwishtodie,
Andnottobeinyourhands, Agamemovedbyspiderwebs!
Iwishtodie, Andnotforthetearthatis
StifledinmyeyestoscreamWithathousandvoices!
Iwishtodie,
Anddon'tsellmeinthenameofloveormarriage
Iamachildinneedoflife
Mycryforsalvation
Irefusetosellthischildinthenameofmarriage
Iwanttogrowup
Andlivethebeautyofmyworld
Andplaywithmyfriendswithmydoll
AndI'mnotafraidofaday
Mychildhoodandsmilewillbelost
Iwishtodie
Andneverlivemylifelikethis
Iamfree,yes,andrebellious
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Andinmyrefusal,Iamstrict
AndwithmywillIbidyoufarewell
Evenifwecommitsuicideorevendie
AndIdon'twanttobeatoythatyoubreakwithyourhands
Achildandslaughterherwithmarriage
Thisisnotlife
Thiswouldbedeath
AndIknowmydeathwillhurtyou, Andyouarethetyrant!
Irejecttheharshnessofyourauthority
Iandmyheartwilllive
Inhappinessalone,
Evenifthepriceis, Yourheartdies.
NaglaAliHassanisanEgyptian-Iraqivisualartistbasedinthe UnitedArabEmirates,specializinginJapanesePatchworkarta uniquethree-dimensionalsculpturetechniqueusingcompressed cardboardcoveredwithfabric.Inadditiontoherexpertiseinthis artform,sheisskilledinpainting,sculpture,leatherengraving, woodburning,andvarioushandcrafts.Sheisalsoafashion designerfortraditionalandtheatricalclothing,apoet,anda journalistforZohwamagazine.Herartisticjourneyincludessolo exhibitionsintheUAE,Egypt,andTunisiafrom2020to2025,as wellasparticipationin320groupexhibitionsacrossEgypt,Iraq, theUAE,Tunisia,Jordan,Serbia,Turkey,Germany,Morocco, andSpain.Withadeepcommitmenttosocialimpact,shestrives tospreadthecultureofbeautyinsociety,empowerwomenwho havefacedviolencebyteachingthemhandicraftsforsmallbusiness ventures,andintegratepeoplewithdisabilitiesintosocietythrough art.Beyondherprofessionalwork,sheenjoysvisualarts,music, poetrywriting,andtravel.
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PriyankaNeogi
Theleavesofthosetreeshaveallbeendry, constantfall.
Thetreeisalsodryingondrysoil. Thetreehastobesavedasif, Newleavesofthedrytreetoalive, newleaves, Tokeepitalive.
Thestonesofthehornswillbeabletogetupontheheadofthehorns, Manystonesofthemountainwillbepaintedinthesweatandbloodcolor ofthework.
Nevertheless,Iwillnotstoporbreak, Iwillnotgodowntofatigue
Iwillgototheheadofthehorns, onthejourney, Nebwillpickuptheexperience, keephimintheheart.
Tosurvivethegoalofthrowingthousandsofstones, FalseBonnamFalseSpitwillcometostopproofoflies, Can'tstopontheshoresofanevilmoment
Eligibleanswersshouldbegiventotheappropriatework. Therewillbevariousexcuses, variousexcuses, Theexcusehastobedustandwalkonyourownway. Ifsomeonecomestotheghost, Gestureleaveswillbedrivenout.
Can'tstopintheicecountry, Thefireburnsthesnowinthesnow,floatinginthewater, Youhavetomoveforward.
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Flowersblossominthenewhope,itincreasesmoreincare. Asaresultoftheflowersandfruitsofworkinthetreesofpatience Provethatthewirecan'tstopme, StayinthehungryRanhunkar onestepbefore.
Stormswiththeirownelectricitystuckintherain, Electricityhastobedestroyed. Tostoptostop,tostop, Iwilltiethedamtoburst. Bestoppedwithbambootostop, Openingone'sstreetmoorbynotacceptingtherate, Getoutofthenewroad.
PriyankaNeogi,bornonJuly2,1988,inCoochbehar,India,isalibrarian,poet, author,journalist,andculturalenthusiast.Shehaswrittenoverathousandpoems publishedinmorethan40countriesandhascontributedtonumerousnewspapers, magazines,andanthologiesApassionateeducatorandspeaker,shehasattended internationalconferencesandpublishedbooksonLibraryandInformationScience. Sheisalsoadancer,performer,andjudgeinvariousartisticfields.Priyankaholds leadershiprolesinliteraryandsportsorganizations,includingthe50-CricketBall AssociationandtheFootball8FederationofWestBengal.Sheisanambassadorfor globalliteraryplatformsandhasreceivedmultipleinternationalawardsforher contributionstoliterature,education,andthearts.
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TaghridBouMerhi
Inthequietcornersoftheworld,invillageswherethehorizonisoftenblurredby tradition,thelivesofyounggirlsarebeingstolen,piecebypieceItisnotagame, butatragicandunspokenrealityarealitythattrapsthesegirlsinthewebofchild marriage.Theyaremadetotradetheirinnocencefortheweightofadult responsibilities,tornfromthesafetyofchildhoodbeforetheirheartsarereadyto carrytheburdensthrustuponthem.
Childmarriage,aphenomenonthatcontinuestoscarmillionsofgirlsacrossthe globe,isnotachoiceitisanimposition.Formany,itisafamily’sdecision, dictatedbypoverty,misguidedtradition,orthedesiretopreservewhattheybelieve istheirdaughter’shonor.Butforthegirl,itisanabruptendtoherdreams,her laughter,andthesimplejoysofheryouth.Itisashatteringofherworld.
Inachild’slife,therearesupposedtobeyearsfilledwithcuriosity,wonder,and growth.Thereistheexpectationoflearning,exploring,anddiscoveringwhoshe trulyis.Yetforthechildbride,thoseyearsareerased.Marriagetakesawayher education,herfreedom,andthechancetogrowintothewomanshecouldhave been.Instead,sheisthrustintoarolethatrequiresmaturitybeyondheryears,a roleforwhichsheisnotprepared,emotionallyorphysically.
Theconsequencesareharshandirreversible.Thebodyofayounggirlisnotready forthedemandsofmarriageandmotherhood.Herhealthsuffersasherbodyis pushedbeyonditslimits.Childbirth,inparticular,canleadtolife-threatening complicationscomplicationsthattoooftentakethelivesofyoungbridesbefore theyevengetachancetoseetheirownchildrengrowup.
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Beyondphysicalharm,thepsychologicaltollisequallydevastating.Thestolen childhoodofayoungbridemanifestsinfeelingsofisolation,fear,andadeepsense ofpowerlessness.Thedreamssheoncehadarereplacedwiththegrimrealityof domesticchores,forcedintimacy,andthelossofanyagencyoverherownfuture. Inthesequietmoments,whentheweightofherrealitysettlesin,shemaywonderif thelifeshedreamedofeverexistedatall.
Butitdoesn’thavetobethisway.Thereispowerineducation,andthereis strengthinsolidarity.Whengirlsaregiventheopportunitytolearnandgrow,they areempoweredtobreakfreefromthecycleofchildmarriageThedreamsthey holdclosecanbenurturedintoreality,butonlyifwechoosetostandbesidethem intheirfightforfreedom.
Theworldisbeginningtowakeuptothestaggeringcostofchildmarriage,butitis notenough.Thevoicesofresistancemustgrowlouder.Girlswhoresist,whorefuse toacceptalifedefinedbytheconstraintsofmarriageandearlymotherhood,must becelebrated.Theirbraverybecomesthebeaconforotherstofollow.
Wemuststandfirminourcommitmenttoprotectthechildhoodsofthesegirls.It isnotagamethisistheirlife,theirfuture.Theydeservetherighttobechildren, todream,tolivewithoutfearorlimitation.Inthefaceoftraditionandoppression, wemustchoosehope.Wemustchooseempowerment.Andwemustchoosea futurewhereeverygirlcangrowintothewomanshewasalwaysmeanttobe.
It’snottoolateThestolenchildhoodsofyoungbridescanbereturned,onevoice, onechange,andoneactofdefianceatatime.
TaghridBouMerhiisarenownedLebanese-Brazilianpoet,essayist,translator,and journalistSheservesasthePresidentofCIESARTLíbano,appointedbythe InternationalChamberofWritersandArtists.Aneditorforover10printand onlinemagazines,Taghridbridgesculturesthroughherliteraryandmediawork. Shehasauthored23booksandtranslated40booksalongwithhundredsofpoems andliteraryworks.Recognizedglobally,shewasnamedoneofthetop20 internationaljournalistsbyLegacyCrown.
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Taghrid’sachievementshaveearnedhernumerousinternationalawards, highlightingherroleinmodernliteratureandculturalexchange
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MariaTosti
TANKA childbrides intheirinnocenteyes copioustears ofstolenchildhood onlymutedscreams
MariaTostiisanItalianauthorfromPerugia.Herliterarydebutwaswitha multilingualpoetrybookin2014.Shelikesvariousformsofpoetrybutshe's particularlyinterestedinshortpoems,inJapanesestyle,andalsolikescreating visualpoemsthankstoherpassionforPhotographyandDrawingManyofher literaryandartisticworkshaveappearedinvariousnationalandinternational literaryjournals,magazines,blogs,websitesandanthologiesaroundtheworld.
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SilvanaDimitrievska
Thisisnotagame,yet thelittlehands'playinginthekitchen' agamecalled 'Howtowashthedishesperfectly,' toremainonlypurewords saidinasignofapproval Thisisnotagame,yet thethinfingers'playthroughthehouse', theyplacethebeds,cleantheitems, wipethewindowswithhope thattheywillseethroughthem newlandscapesfilledwithspring. Coldtoesdrawaheartontheglass, andthenemitawarmsigh, maybetheroomwillbefilledwithlife Thisisnotagame,yet, littlehandscovertheireyes, theystitchtheirmouths. Nottolook,nottolisten,nottospeak. Theirgameissilentandspeechless, Inaworldthatshoutsloudly:freedomandjustice
SilvanaDimitrievskaisagraduatephilologistandjournalist.Shewritespoetry,prose,haiku, essays,andliteraryreviews.Shehaswonprestigiousnationalandinternationalawards.Forher firstpoetrybook,shewontheprestigiousNationalAwardforUnpublishedPoetryCollection 'AcoKaramanov'.In2023shewasnamedoneofthelaureatesoftheprestigiousWorldPoetry Award'NajiNaaman'andacquiredthetitleofhonorarymemberoftheAcademyofCultureof thesamenameinLebanonFromtheAcademyofPhilosophicalArtsandSciencefromItaly,she haswonaninternationalacademicawardforcontemporaryartLuciusAnaeusSenecafor2024
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BarbaraAnnaGaiardoni
everynight
shehugs herbelovedragdoll
don'tbescared thebogymanisjustafigment ofyourimagination
BarbaraAnnaGaiardonireceivedtheGrandJuryPrizeattheinternationalpoetry competition“Ossidiseppia2024”(Taggia,Italy)Shehasbeennominatedtwicein theTouchstoneAward2023,onceintheTouchstoneAward2024,intheSundress PublicationsAnnualBestoftheNetAnthology(2025)andintheHaikuEuroTop 100listin2023and2024.ShehasbeenrecognizedinTheMainichi’sHaikuin EnglishBestlistfor2023and2024andreceivedanHonorableMentionatthe FujisanTankaContest2024.HerJapanese-stylepoetryhasbeenpublishedin233 internationalmagazinesandtranslatedinto12languages.
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Faeze Mohammed Hassan is a renown Emirati artist known for her passion for drawing inspiration from historical sites and landscapes. She iparticularly captivated by the works of artists like Gustave Bauernfeind, which influence her own paintings of UAE landmarks such as Najd Al Maqsar in Khorfakkan. Faezeh’s art is a reflection of her deep connection to the rich cultural heritage of the region, capturing both the beauty of the environment and the history embedded within it. Through her work, she celebrates the intersection of nature, history, and artistry. She exibited her artworks in many group exibitions across UAE.
Thisartworkcanbeinterpretedas apowerfulstatement.The obscuredfaceofthefigurecould symbolizethelossofidentityand voicethatmanyyounggirls experiencewhenforcedintochild marriages.Theblackveilmight representtheoppressionandthe heavyburdenofsuchpractices, whilethegoldendotsandborder couldsignifytheglimmersofhope andthepotentialforabrighter futureifthesepracticesare abolished.Thecontrastbetween thesoftpastelsandtherich goldenbackgroundmightreflect thestarkdifferencebetweenthe innocenceofchildhoodandthe harshrealitiesofchildmarriage.
Thispaintingservesasapoignant reminderoftheimportanceof protectingchildren'srightsand ensuringthateverygirlhasthe opportunitytolivealifefreefrom suchoppressivetraditions.
My imaginary village Oil on canvas
Thisartworkisacaptivatingoil oncanvaspaintingthattransports viewerstoasereneandidyllic world.Thevillage,withits charmingarchitectureandlush landscapes,createsapicturesque settingthatfeelsbothrealand fantastical.
Theartist'suseoflightandcolor evokesasenseofpeaceand tranquility,invitingviewersto losethemselvesinthebeautyof theimaginaryvillage.
Thispaintingservesasapowerful statementofempowermentand advocacyforgirls'rights.By juxtaposingtheserenevillage withtheharshrealitiesfacedby manygirlssubjectedtochild marriage,theartworkhighlights theimportanceofprotectingand nurturingtherightsofgirls, ensuringtheyhavethefreedomto shapetheirowndestinies.
Thisartworkisastunning portrayalofayounggirlwearing atraditionalEmiratidress.The intricatedetailsandrichcolorsof thegarmentreflectthedeep culturalheritageand craftsmanshipoftheEmirati people.Theartist'smeticulous brushworkbringsthefabricto life,capturingthetextureand eleganceofthedress.
Thegirlstandswithgraceand confidence,symbolizingthe strengthandresilienceofyoung girlsaroundtheworld.Her sereneexpressionandpoised stanceconveyasenseofdignity andhope.
Inthecontextofadvocatingfor girls'rightsandagainstchild marriages,thispaintingservesas apowerfulreminderofthe potentialanddreamsofyoung girls.
Ljiljana Stjelja, born in 1949 in Belgrade, Serbia, is a graduate defectologist who has distinguished herself as a collage artist, writer, and illustrator. Over her artistic career, she has created more than a hundred collages, many of which are displayed in public spaces and private collections. Her work predominantly features floral motifs, antiquities, and themes from music and ballet. In 2016, marking a decade of her artistic journey, she published a catalog titled "L'Art," showcasing her collage collection. Beyond visual arts, Stjelja has contributed travelogues and illustrations to various books and magazines. She is also a co-founder of the Association for the Promotion of Cultural Diversity, "Alia Mundi," and has been recognized with "Dragan's Award" for the best female travel story in 2016.
Ahauntingcontrastofinnocence andsilence,thisartworkcaptures theunspokentragedyofstolen childhoods.Ayounggirl,hereyes brimmingwithsorrow,clutches herfragilehandsinasilentplea. Wrappedinlaceandribbons,she standsasasymbolofpuritybound byinvisiblechains.Behindher, tendertulipsbloom—nurtured, protected—whilesheremains uprooted,aflowerdeniedthe chancetoflourish.Thepink ribbon,oftenamarkof celebration,herebecomesa symbolofconfinement,echoing thecountlessstoriesofgirls forcedintomarriagesbeforetheir time.
Thisartworkspeakstothe urgencyofdefendingchildren's rights,remindingusthata childhoodlostcanneverbe returned.Itisacryforjustice,a calltountietheribbonsof oppression,andleteverygirl growfree.
Lidia Chiarelli is an Italian artist and curator known for her multidisciplinary approach to art. She explores themes of identity, culture, and transformation through various mediums, including sculpture, installation, and photography. Chiarelli’s work often delves into the human experience, blending elements of contemporary art with traditional techniques. Her exhibitions have been featured in international galleries, and she continues to contribute to the global art scene with her thought-provoking creations.
Thisartworkdisplaysacarousel thatspins,bathedinsoftgolden hues,wherechildhoodshould lingerinendlesslaughter.Girlsin delicatedressesclutchthepainted horses,theirinnocencewhirling inamomentoffleetingjoy.Yet beyondthevibrantlights,asilent questionlingers—willtheyride free,orwilltheworldpullthem downtoosoon?
Thecarousel,asymbolofcarefree youth,becomesahaunting reflectionoffateformanygirls whoselivesaredictatedbefore theycandream.Themotionblurs thelinebetweenplayanddestiny, remindingusthatchildhood shouldneverbeafleetingride—it shouldbearight,protectedand unbroken.
Thisartworkstandsasapowerful callagainstchildmarriage,urging ustoleteverygirlremaininthe sanctuaryofheryouth,unbound bytheweightofastolenfuture.
Hervé Alexandre is a French artist born in 1961 in Rouen, France. His artwork is inspired by his global travels, and he is known for creating vibrant, exotic portraits that reflect various cultures he has encountered. His artistic journey began with drawing comics and caricatures as a student, leading him to study art in Toulouse, France, and Ottawa, Canada. His work focuses on human portraits and vivid colors, utilizing mediums such as pastel, charcoal, acrylic, oil, and pen, often incorporating collage elements. Alexandre has dedicated collections to regions such as Mongolia, China, Latin America, and Africa. Additionally, some of his aerospacethemed portraits are part of the permanent collection at the São Paulo Aerospace Museum in Brazil.
Thisartworkisapoignantpiece portraysascenerichwith symbolismandemotionaldepth. Ayounggirlstandsatthecenter, hereyesfilledwithhopeand determination.Sheissurrounded byvibranthuesthatsignifya promiseforabrighterfuture.The girl'soutstretchedhandholdsa small,symbolicobject,perhapsa floweroratoken,representing thepromisesmadetochildrenfor alifefreefromtheconstraintsof childmarriage.Thebackground featuresablendofwarmandcool colors,illustratingthecontrast betweenthechallengesfacedand theoptimismforchange.This artworkservesasapowerful reminderofthecommitmentswe mustupholdtoprotectand nurturetherightsofchildren.
Thisartworkisanenchanting paintingcapturesthewhimsical innocenceofchildhood.Ayoung girl,depictedinanetherealand dreamlikemanner,issurrounded bydelicatebubblesthatfloat aroundher.Eachbubblereflects thelight,creatingamagicaland mesmerizingeffect.Thegirl’s expressionisoneofwonderand joy,symbolizingthecarefree natureofchildhoodthatshouldbe preservedandprotected.Theuse ofsoftpastelsandgentle brushstrokesenhancesthedreamy qualityoftheartwork.Thispiece resonateswiththefestival’stheme byemphasizingthebeautyand fragilityofachild'sinnocenceand theurgentneedtoprotectitfrom thethreatofchildmarriage.
Ketevan "Keta" Merkviladze, is a Georgian artist renowned for her distinctive drawings. Her work has garnered attention on platforms like Facebook, where she shares her creations on her page, "Keta Merkviladze's Art." In 2023, Keta participated in the "I Paint" exhibition, an international offline art event that featured artists from over 20 countries. Her involvement in this exhibition highlights her growing presence in the global art community. Beyond her visual art, Keta has explored storytelling, contributing works such as "First Hunting of Hok'ee" to various publications. Keta Merkviladze continues to develop her artistic career, contributing to both the Georgian and international art scenes.
Thisartworkportraysawoman gazingatherreflectionina mirror,herexpressionfilledwith contemplationandresolve.The mirrorreflectsnotonlyherimage butalsoglimpsesofherhopesand dreams.Theuseoflightand shadowcreatesadramaticeffect, highlightingtheinnerstrength anddeterminationofthewoman. Thisartworkresonateswiththe festival'sthemebyillustratingthe introspectivejourneyofwomen andthepowertheyholdin shapingtheirdestiniesand advocatingfortherightsoffuture generations..
Thisartworkisavibrantpiece thatdepictsascenefilledwith symbolsofhopeandrenewal.A younggirlisshownstandingina fieldofbloomingflowers,herface illuminatedbythesoftraysofthe sun.Thesurrounding environmentislushandfullof life,representinggrowthandthe potentialforabrighterfuture. Thegirl'sexpressionisoneof optimismandresilience, capturingtheessenceofhopefor anewlifefreefromthe constraintsofchildmarriage.This artworkalignswiththefestival's missiontoinspirechangeand promotetherightsandwell-being ofchildren.
Thisartworkisanacrylicpainting thatvividlycapturestheessence ofaNativeAmericanspirit, depictedasapowerfuland protectivefigure.Thespiritis adornedwithtraditionalattire, feathers,andintricatepatterns, symbolizingculturalheritageand strength.Thebackdropfeaturesa serenelandscapewithmountains andaclearsky,emphasizingthe harmonybetweennatureand humanity.Thisartworkservesas apoignantreminderofthe importanceofpreservingcultural identityandtheroleofstrong, protectivefiguresinsafeguarding therightsandfuturesofchildren.
Tamara Kusovac (born 1970, Belgrade) is a Serbian designer and painter known for her vibrant and dynamic artworks. She graduated from the Higher School of Fine and Applied Arts in 1992 and worked as an interior consultant for two decades. Kusovac paints on various mediums, including canvas, glass, ceramics, and furniture. She is the founder of the "urban naive" painting style and creator of the "owl – the guardian of the house" figure. A member of ULUPUDS, she has exhibited widely and participated in humanitarian projects. She lives and works in Belgrade.
Thisartworkpresentsa hauntinglyevocativeportrayalof identity,deception,andhidden realities.Thedualityofthefemale subject—onefaceheldasamask, theotherrevealed—which amplifiesthevoicesofwomen againstviolenceandoppression. Thecosmicbackground,withthe Geminiconstellation,symbolizes dualityandinnerconflict, reflectingthestrugglemany womenfaceinsocietieswhere theyareexpectedtowearmasks ofsubmission.Charmpowerfully depictsidentityandhidden struggles,fightagainstgenderbasedoppression.Themask symbolizesforcedmaturity, resonatingwiththeissueofchild marriage,wheregirlsaremadeto adoptfalseadultroles.The Geminiconstellationreinforces dualityandinnerconflict. Throughitshauntingimagery,the artworkbecomesavisualprotest, urgingtheunmaskingofharsh realitiesandadvocatingfor women’sandgirls’autonomy.
Ahmed Al Awadhi, known as Rukni, is an Emirati artist born in Sharjah in 1959. He started sketching at eight and gained recognition in 1992 with his first exhibition. Initially working with watercolors, he later explored abstract and pop art, depicting Emirati culture and global figures. A strong supporter of the arts, Rukni actively promotes Emirati heritage and inspires young artists. He is also a guest of honor at most art and cultural events across the UAE.
Thisartworkisapowerfulvisual statementagainstchildmarriage, portrayingthecontrastbetween innocenceandforcedmaturity. Themonochromaticbluetones evokebothtranquilityand sorrow,revealingtheweight behindachild’sseeminglyjoyful expression.Throughdelicateyet expressivebrushwork,theartist exposesthehiddenpainbehind societalexpectations.
Smileservesasasilentyeturgent pleaforawareness,aligningwith thefestival’smissiontogivevoice tothevoiceless.Itcallson viewerstolookbeyond appearancesandfightforaworld whereeverychild’ssmileis genuineandunburdened. Smileisbothacelebrationof whatshouldbe—unburdened childhoodjoy—andastark reminderofwhatisoftenlost.
Tea Silagadze was born in, 1982 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Although she always had a deep love for art, including knitting, embroidery, and sewing, she initially pursued a career in law. It wasn't until the pandemic in 2020 that she discovered her talent for painting, using gouache and watercolor to express her emotions and inner world. Since then, she has dedicated herself to her artistic passion, creating 62 paintings over the past three years.
Thisartworkisastrikingvisual metaphorforthestruggle betweenheartandmind,control andliberation.Theheadofthe femalefigureiscaged,enclosing bothaheartandabrain, symbolizingtheconflictbetween emotionandreason,between oppressionandautonomy.The skeletalremainswithinthecage reflectthesuffocationofdreams andaspirations,ahaunting reminderofhowchildmarriages stripyounggirlsoftheiragency. Theuppersection,featuringa shadowedfigureinmotion, representstheexternalforces dictatingherfate,whilethe drippingwhitefigureseemsto dissolveintonothingness— perhapsacommentaryonlost childhoods.Thisartworkaligns deeplywiththefestival’smission, remindingusthatbreakingthe cycleofoppressionrequires acknowledgingthepsychological andemotionaltraumaenduredby younggirls.
Thisartworkisapowerful representationofresilienceand transformation.Ayoungwoman inaflowingorangedressstands amidanintricateforest, surroundedbybluebutterflies— symbolsofhope,change,and rebirth.Therichtexturesandbold contrastsbetweendarknessand lightsymbolizethejourneyfrom oppressiontofreedom.Thedense, twistedbranchessignifythe entrapmentsofforcedmarriage, yettheydonotconstrainher movement.Instead,shewalks forward,emergingfromthe shadowsintothegoldenlight. Thispieceembodiesthestrength ofthosewhoovercomeadversity andreclaimtheirfutures,aligning perfectlywiththefestival’s messageofempowerment.Ittells thestoryofthosewho,despite theirsuffering,breakfreeand inspireotherstodothesame.
Thisartworkencapsulatesthe feelingofdisplacementand erasure.Thefacelessfigureofa younggirl,sittingamidsta chaotic,fragmentedbackground, representstheidentitycrisisthat comeswithforcedmarriagesand theviolationofchildren'srights. Thedisjointed,abstractfigures aroundherdepictthemanyvoices andinfluencesthatshapeher reality—family,culture,and society—allmergingintoan overwhelmingforcethatleaves herlostandvoiceless.The intricateuseofcolorandlayered formssuggeststhecomplexityof theseexperiences,where innocenceisovershadowedby societalexpectations.Theabsence offacialfeaturessignifiesthe systemiclossofindividuality,a directresultofchildmarriage, wherepersonalchoiceisstripped away.Thispaintingisastark reminderoftheinvisibilityand silenceimposedonyounggirls, urgingtheviewertolisten, recognize,andfightfortheir rights.
David Šamić was born in Paris in 1988 to a mother, a writer from Sarajevo, and a father, an IT specialist of Austro-Russian-Yugoslav origin who spent most of his life in Sarajevo.
After attending high school in Paris with a focus on literature and visual arts, David pursued studies in film at the Sorbonne University, earning a bachelor's degree in 2012. He then trained as a visual effects editor at EICAR in 2014. He participated in the Sarajevo Film Festival as a promising young talent within the Talent Campus, holding dual French-Bosnian nationality. There, he attended lectures and took part in workshops led by numerous filmmakers from around the world, including Wim Wenders, among others. He is also interested in animation and other aspects of video art.
Thisartworkemergesasa hauntinglypowerfulacrylicpiece. Itsmonochromaticbluepalette evokesnotjustaestheticintrigue butemotionaldepth,confronting theviewerwiththeharshrealities facedbycountlesschildren subjectedtoearly,forced marriages.
ThebrillianceofCryliesinits emotionalparadox.Thechild’s expressionteetersbetween innocenceandanachethatwords cannotfullycapture.The seeminglyjoyfulfacebecomesa canvasofcontradictions—a reflectionofcountlesschildren forcedtowearsmileswhiletheir childhoodsarestolen.Thesoft linesoftheportraitbetraythe harshrealitybehindit:thelossof freedom,thesuppressionof dreams,andthepremature burdenofadulthood.
Mariam Khawer is a mixed media artist whose work explores emotional depth, cultural narratives, and the fusion of diverse materials. Although she has always been drawn to creativity, she fully embraced the world of art in 2020 as a personal journey of self-expression. Her artistic process is deeply intuitive, incorporating elements that resonate with themes of identity, personal experience, and societal reflections. Khawer’s work challenges traditional artistic boundaries, blending textures and materials to create layered, thoughtprovoking compositions. Through her art, she seeks to inspire introspection and dialogue, encouraging viewers to engage with their own emotions and perspectives. While she does not pursue art as a career, it has become an integral part of her life, allowing her to connect with people and ideas in unexpected ways.
Thisartworkoffersintrospective narrative,featuringalonefigure inwhitewalkingawayfroman ancientdoorwayintoanarid landscapecrownedbyawaving flag.Thearcheddoorrepresents bothtraditionandconfinement,a boundarybetweenthepastand thefuture.Thefigure,shrouded yetmovingforward,symbolizes resilience,wisdom("hikmah"), andthepursuitoffreedomdespite culturalandsocietalexpectations. Theflaginthedistancesuggests nationalidentityandpride,posing aquestion:Howcanasociety trulyflourishifitsuppressesthe voicesofitsdaughters?The barrendesertcontrastswiththe lushpalmtree,highlightingthe starkchoicebetweengrowthand stagnation,freedomand oppression. "Hikmah"invitesreflectiononthe culturalnormsthatperpetuate childmarriages,encouragingboth individualandcollectivegrowth towardenlightenmentand change.
Thisartworkcapturesavivid, unblinkingblueeyesurrounded byburstsofcolor,floralelements, andpaintdrips,creatinga mesmerizingcontrastbetween beautyandunderlyingsorrow. Theintensegazerepresents awarenessandvigilance, embodyingthesilentcriesof younggirlsforcedintomarriages —arealityoftenhiddeninplain sight.Thevibrantflowersaround theeyesymbolizetheinnocence andpotentialofchildhood,stifled undersocietalpressuresand outdatedcustoms.Thepaint drips,resemblingtears,suggest theemotionalscarsleftbehind, flowingbeyondtheframetoshow howtheimpactofchildmarriage transcendsgenerations.
"EyeSpy"challengesviewersto seebeyondthesurface,urging themnottoignorethesilent sufferinghiddenbehindcolorful facades.Itcallsforactive awareness,assilenceand ignoranceperpetuateinjustice.
Gianpiero Actis (Italy) is one of the co-founders of the artistic-literary movement "Immagine & Poesia". He often creates his works as "responses" to the poems of different authors. He has participated in numerous international exhibitions.His paintings can be found in permanent exhibitions / collections in Italy and abroad. Recently he has been experimenting with creative writing.
Thisartworkblendssurrealism withahopefulvision,portraying ayoungwomanwhosegolden hairseamlesslymergeswith vibrant,flowinglandscapes.This transformationsuggestsboth personalandsocietalprogression, emphasizingthepotentialofa futureunchainedbyoppression. Theswirlingsky,withitshypnotic motion,evokesasenseof transformation—perhapsthe strugglesandturbulencefacedby younggirlsforcedintopremature adulthood.Yet,theharmonious blendofcolorsinthehorizonand thewoman'sdeterminedgazehint atresilience,strength,anda futurewhereeverychildhasthe righttodreamandgrowfreely. Bycombiningabstractand figurativeelements,theartwork servesasavisualmanifesto againstchildmarriages, reinforcingthefestival'smission: togivevoicetothosesilencedand toenvisionaworldwhere children'srightsarenonnegotiable.
Sanili Saha is a Dubai-based visual artist, English language teacher, and communication skills coach with Indian roots. Inspired by Buddhism and the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, she merges art and teaching to create meaning and value in life. A lifelong artist since age seven, her work draws from poetry, yoga, music, abstraction, and feminine energy, reflecting a deep spiritual journey. For Sanili, art is a transformative force—an avenue for self-expression, reinvention, and courage in an ever-changing world. Life itself remains her greatest muse.
Thisartworkisahauntingly powerfulpiecethatencapsulates thestrengthofthehumanspiritin thefaceofsuffering. Thepiercingblueeye,filledwith unspokenpainanddetermination, becomesthefocalpoint,drawing theviewerintothedepthsofthe subject’sstory.Theboldpinklips, slightlyparted,suggestavoice thatstrugglestobeheard— perhapssymbolizingsurvivorsof violence,oppression,orinjustice. Theabstract,chaoticbackground addstotheemotionalintensity, representingtheexternalworld’s indifferenceorcomplicityinthe strugglesfacedbywomenand marginalizedindividuals.
Thisartworkservesasavisual anthemforsurvivors,atestament toendurance,andareminderthat trueresilienceisnotjustabout survivalbutaboutreclaiming one’svoiceandidentity.
Shirley Smothers is a Texas-based amateur poet who has been writing for over a decade. Primarily focused on poetry, she has also experimented with short stories, though these remain works in progress. Her poetry has been featured in various publications, including The Poetry Explosion Newsletter (The Pen), The Scarlett Pooh, Lone Stars #69, Flowers and Vortexes XII, Juvenile Advocates Newsletter, Getting Along with Grief blog, Haiku Journal, and The Poets Art. One of her most recognized works, The Price of Freedom, has been published in multiple formats and outlets, including a haiku version. She also explores Christian themes in her poetry, with pieces such as God is Everywhere and A Dream/A Floatation Device featured in faith-based publications. Constantly striving to refine her craft, she continues to develop her voice in the literary world.
Thisartwork,withitsvividand expressivebrushstrokes,evokesa powerfulemotionalresponse, particularlyinthecontextof children'srightsandthefight againstchildmarriage.The blurred,impressionisticdepiction ofayounggirlsuggests movement,perhapsastruggle,a transformation,orevenan escape.Thecontrastbetween warmandcoolcolorshighlights thetensionbetweeninnocence andimposedadulthood,between childhooddreamsandharsh realities.Childmarriagerobs childrenoftheirrightto education,health,andafutureof theirchoosing.Thispiececanbe seenasacalltoprotectyoung girlsfromforcedadulthood,to ensuretheygrowupinaworld wheretheyarefreetobechildren, todream,andtoshapetheirown destinies.Artlikethishasthe powertoigniteconversationsand inspireaction—remindingusthat everychilddeservesafuturefree fromcoercionandharm.
Nagla Ali Hassan is an Egyptian-Iraqi visual artist based in the United Arab Emirates, specializing in Japanese Patchwork art—a unique threedimensional sculpture technique using compressed cardboard covered with fabric. In addition to her expertise in this art form, she is skilled in painting, sculpture, leather engraving, wood burning, and various handcrafts. She is also a fashion designer for traditional and theatrical clothing, a poet, and a journalist for Zohwa magazine. Her artistic journey includes solo exhibitions in the UAE, Egypt, and Tunisia from 2020 to 2025, as well as participation in 320 group exhibitions across Egypt, Iraq, the UAE, Tunisia, Jordan, Serbia, Turkey, Germany, Morocco, and Spain. With a deep commitment to social impact, she strives to spread the culture of beauty in society, empower women who have faced violence by teaching them handicrafts for small business ventures, and integrate people with disabilities into society through art. Beyond her professional work, she enjoys visual arts, music, poetry writing, and travel.
Thisartworkpresentsthegeneral ideaisthatwomenarequeensat alltimesandplaces. Theartistintendedtoembodythe EgyptianwomaninancientEgypt becausetheEgyptiancivilization isoneofthestrongestcivilizations thatcaredaboutwomenand enhancedtheirroleinthefamily andsociety,tothepointthatthey ruledthecountryforlongperiods.
Thequeenwomanis characterizedbystrongwill,a visionforthefuture,aloveof challenge,aspiritofleadership andstrivingforabetterlife,and thisisaninvitationtoevery womaneverywhereandatall times!
Thisartworkconveydastrong message:’’Beaqueeninyourself, inyourplace,inyourhome,inthe societyinwhichyoulive.Bea queenwithyourgoodmorals, goodtreatmentofeverythingand yourdesireforabetterfuturefull ofhope,happiness,loveand peace.’’
Tanja Ajtić was born in Belgrade. Since 2002, she has lived and created in Canada. In the summer of 2023, she returned to Belgrade. She is a member of numerous literary groups, including the Belgrade Writers' Society. Her poems and stories have been published in over two hundred collections, anthologies, e-books, and magazines. Her poetry has been translated into eleven world languages. In 2018, she published a poetry book titled Contours of Love. She has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Città Del Galateo – Antonio De Ferrariis (Rome, Italy, 2022) and the 2023 literary award from the Naji Naaman Foundation in Lebanon. She writes poetry, short stories, haiku, and gogyoshi poetry. In addition to her literary work, she is also a graphic artist.
Thisartwork’sbold,fragmented designconveysasenseof entrapmentandemotional distress.Therigid,cage-like elementssurroundingtheface symbolizeoppression,whilethe asymmetryandharshlinesreflect painandstruggle.Inthecontext ofchildren'srightsandthefight againstchildmarriage,it representsthesilencingandloss ofautonomythatmanyyoung girlsface.Theclosedlipssuggest voicelessness,whilethedistorted featureshighlightthedeepscars —bothphysicalandemotional— leftbyforcedmarriage.This powerfulvisualstatementcalls forurgentactiontoprotect children’sfreedom,education, andfuture.
Dr. Ali Lazem Al-Gharawi is an Iraqi academic artist who holds a PhD in the philosophy of art. He is distinguished by his wonderful artistic style and uses collage, additional materials and prominent pastes to create distinctive paintings with a prominent sculptural effect and is characterized by vibrant colors. The artist embodied the Iraqi and Egyptian civilizations in many of his paintings, with the addition of some ancient Sumerian writings to his paintings. The artist participated in many group exhibitions in Iraq, Egypt and other countries and received awards and medals from many countries in which he participated in displaying his artwork.
Thisartworkpresentsapowerful visualnarrativethatcanbe interpretedthroughthelensof children'srightsandthefight againstchildmarriages.TheEye ofHorus,anancientEgyptian symbolofprotectionand perception,dominatestheleft side,juxtaposedwithadistorted, surrealistface.Thiscould symbolizethevigilanceneededto safeguardchildren'srightsandthe distortedrealitiestheyfacedueto systemicinjusticeslikechild marriage.
Byblendingancientsymbolswith abstractexpressionism,thepiece callsforawarenessandaction, urgingsocietytosee, acknowledge,anddismantle harmfultraditionsthatdeny childrentheirfundamentalrights.
Farah Khan is a creative visionary and storyteller. She is a co-founder and creative head of Funun Arts, is a passionate blogger, photographer, and poet. A recipient of the UAE’s Cultural Golden Visa, this versatile Indian artist shares her stories through her blogs Foodbatuta and Dubai Culture Vulture. Farah is a member of the Raw Community of Photographers and contributes to the Asian Herald Magazine's Food Trail. Guided by her belief that “Today everything exists to end in a photograph,” she blends her artistic and literary talents to inspire and captivate.
This artwork portrays a blurred figure of a woman in an abaya stands beyond a thick metal chain, creating a striking contrast between restriction and freedom. The chain in the foreground symbolizes barriers—whether physical, societal, or emotional— while the woman in the background, gazing into the open space, represents resilience, contemplation, and the desire to move beyond limitations. The soft focus on the woman adds an air of mystery, emphasizing the theme of perspective and perception.
Dr. Reshma Ramesh, a bilingual poet in English and Kannada, graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Bangalore University. She has published multiple works, including Reflection of Illusions, Half Moon, Language of Shadows, My Heart in Olympos, and Mosaic of Memories, which won Poetry Collection of the Year at the 7th Boao International Poetry Award. Her poem is permanently displayed in the ruins of Ancient City of Olympos, Antalya, Türkiye. Reshma has received numerous awards, including the Feminenartfest International Honorary Award, The Light of Galata Award, and the Karnataka Women Achiever’s Award. She has represented India at festivals worldwide and her poems have been translated into 21 languages. Reshma is a resident poet at Kaavya Sanje and promotes poetry through recitals and workshops in social spaces. She is also a photographer, creative writer, translator, activist, and practices dental surgery in Bengaluru.
This photograph captures a child deeply engrossed in play, arranging rocks on a stone surface in a natural setting. The innocence and focus in the child's expression highlight the importance of a carefree childhood, free from adult burdens like child marriage.
Child marriage robs children of their right to play, learn, and grow. This image serves as a powerful reminder of what every child deserves—safety, freedom, and the opportunity to enjoy their childhood. It calls for continued efforts to protect children’s rights and fight against harmful practices like child marriage, ensuring a better future for all children.
Shiba Khan is a distinguished artist and entrepreneur, co-founder of Funun Arts, a leading platform supporting emerging talents. Her contributions to the art world have earned her the prestigious UAE Cultural Visa. Specializing in abstract expressionism, she skillfully uses textures and colors to create compelling narratives. Through exhibitions, workshops, and masterclasses, she fosters a vibrant and inclusive art community. Her work is featured in luxury hotels, private collections, and major publications across the UAE, India, and beyond.
This powerful artwork symbolizes the silent strength and sacrifices of a woman. Standing at the threshold of her home, she is depicted in bold red and blue hues, representing passion, pain, resilience, and duty. Her faceless form conveys a sense of selflessness, as if she has given parts of herself to fulfill the expectations placed upon her. The textured background and layered colors suggest the burdens, struggles, and endurance woven into her existence. The doorway serves as both a boundary and a passage, reflecting the complex duality of her role—rooted in tradition yet yearning for selfexpression. This painting is a tribute to the countless sacrifices women make in their journeys through life.
Dušan Stojković
UKRADENO DETINJSTVO DEČJIH NEVESTA
Zvonimir Nemet
OŽILJCI .............................................................................................................
Melita Mely Ratković
PRIČA IZ PRVE RUKE ...............................................................................
Miljenka Koštro
BAKINO RUHO
Sanja Marinković:
SLOBODA ........................................................................................................
Jelena S. Glišić
HOĆU DA SE KUĆI VRATIM ...............................................................
Duška Kontić
KRIK DEVOJČICE .......................................................................................
Gordana Opalić
PREKINUTO DETINJSTVO ....................................................................
Dorina Vojinović
NEFERTITA ....................................................................................................
Vesna Đukanović
BESKUĆNA VILA ..........................................................................................
Biljana Maksimović
DEVOJČICA SA LOPTOM
Maid Čorbić
NEVINOST JEDNOG DETETA ..............................................................
Biljana Marković Mihajlović
VRISAK DUŠE LEPE EMINE ....................................................................
Bojana Bogojević
Razija Buharalija
BILO JE
Katica Zmijarević
KRIK DJEVOJČICE NA MORSKOM GREBENU .........................
Irena Jovanović
TAKO MLADE .............................................................................................
Tamara Dragić
SVIM EVAMA
Borka Miličić
SRCEM TE DRŽIM ...................................................................................
Danijela Milojković
Tanja Ajtić
Milaković
Aleksandra Lekić-Vujisić
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Bogdana Găgeanu
Meher Pestonji
Reshma Ramesh GIRLS
Cao Shui
Rika Inami
SHINING LIGHT ON THE DARKNESS OF CHILD MARRIAGE ..................................................................................................
Nagla Ali Hassan
A GAME TIED WITH STRINGS .........................................................
Priyanka Neogi NEVERTHELESS, I WILL NOT STOP
Taghrid BouMerhi THE STOLEN CHILDHOOD OF YOUNG BRIDES ...................
Maria Tosti
TANKA ...........................................................................................................
Silvana Dimitrievska
Barbara Anna Gaiardoni
Ljiljana Stjelja
Lidia Chiarelli
Hervé Alexandre
Ketevan Keta Merkviladze
Ahmed Al Awadhi Rukni
SMILE ...............................................................................................................
Tea Silagadze
MORE THAN DEFEATS DARKNESS ..............................................
SURVIVOR ...................................................................................................
LOST PERSON
David Šamić
CRY ..................................................................................................................
Mariam Khawer
HIKMA ............................................................................................................
EYE SPY............................................................................................................
Gianpiero Actis
A WOMAN'S FUTURE
Sanili Saha
RESILIENCE .................................................................................................
Shirley Smothers
NO TO CHILD MARRIAGE ................................................................
Nagla Ali Hassan
EGYPTIAN QUEEN ..................................................................................
Tanja Ajtić
PRISON ...........................................................................................................
Dr. Ali Lazem Al-Gharawi
A LOOK AT THE LAND OF CIVILIZATIONS ...........................
Farah Khan
BEYOND THE CHAINS ..........................................................................
Reshma Ramesh
GIRLS NOT BRIDES
Shiba Khan
WOMAN SACRIFICE ..............................................................................
