Examples from Uzbek poetry
(Translated by Azam Abidov)

MUHAMMAD ALI

MUHAMMAD ALI, poet, writer, playwright, he published many books about Uzbek history, particularly, about Amir Temur, conqueror of the world. He is at the head of foreign relations department of the Writers Association. M. Ali traveled a lot, and his works have been translated into many languages, including English and Russian.

There is one lad that very handsome, nice,

Every apple which he catches, will slice,

And so many black-eyes on his way,

Don't know to be where, troubled stay.

 

There is one girl that also very smart,

Endless beauty of the boys and heart,

She will burn the whole of world by chance

If proposes her revengeful glance!

 

But these beauties only first or last

Never meet each other, walking past...

 

 

ELEPHANT AND PUPPY

 

Elephant said to puppy: "You see,

What did you find barking strong to me?"

"Ah,

Barking is my business!" - said the puppy.

"I am not afraid of you, you know,

And all the same you bark to me, but why?"

"If you never fear...

It is your affair!" - said the puppy.