Chilean writer, poet, novelist, and playwright living in the US since 1992. He is a corresponding member of the Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua Española (ANLE), and a regular contributor of opinion articles for Le Monde Diplomatique, Chilean edition, Impacto La­tino, NY, El Desconcierto, Chile, TodoLiteratura, Spain, and Letralia. His poetry has been published in numer­ous magazines and anthologies in the United States, France and Latin America and partially translated into English, French and Romanian. As a poet, he has participated in International Festivals and poetry readings in Paris ..read more

Pleiades Seven Sisters Seven sisters luminous In blue white light Stars dance and sparkle On a cold winter night In wondrous gaze Our women join in the Mythical phrase An asterism of beauty Becoming one thousands of stars And strength so very far We cling to the dome of sight Celebrating women’s beautiful light. MARSHA SOLOMON, USA Marsha Solomon (USA) has been living and working as a painter and a poet in New York. Her work has been presented in museums and galleries in the US and Europe, and has been the subject of many exhibitions. www.marshasolomon.com ..read more

TO MY VALENTINE 14 February 2024 Sometimes when it’s dusk or twilight, the in-between time, between light and dark, dark and light, I think of you when we first met. . My friend Ira, stunt flyer roommate at the U of M, and I came as blind dates for you and your sister, Bonnie. . As the door at East 2nd Street opened, I saw through some long poles a row of white teeth, smiles on the faces of three young ladies: you, your sister, and a girlfriend. . We went out for a movie and/or a restaurant, I can’t remember which, and talked about ourselves. . You were so cute with your Mia Farrow haircut ..read more

” True Happiness” In search of true happiness, I wander, A state of mind misunderstood by all, For humans crave what they deem as joy, In cars, partners, friends, or dreamlike realms. . But happiness, dear souls, hides deep within, Within the caverns of your mind and heart, Not found in fleeting wishes, desires unmet, But in acceptance of life’s every part. . Reflect, my friends, on this profound truth, That happiness eludes those who seek, For wanting a partner, gaining a mate, Brings fleeting joy, a momentary peek. . True happiness, not a transient glimmer, Is found in accepting life’s bles ..read more

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CKKPXJY8 Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 98 pages ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8350926507 Expected publication: December 31, 2023 https://www.amazon.sg/Spirit-Captive-Jerusalem-Poetry-Paintings/dp/B0CKKPXJY8 Spirit Captive, Jerusalem in Poetry, Prose and Paintings is the impressive collection of poems, short stories, memories and artworks that Helen Bar-Lev  presents to us as a real declaration of love to Jerusalem. Emily Dickinson wrote “Not knowing when the dawn will come I open every door” and this is what Helen seems to do here: ready and open to numero ..read more

Published in Bangladesh and in China: THE DAILY GLOBAL NATION INDEPENDENT-DHAKA Published Wednesday 29.11 Dhaka, Bangladesh. Congratulations to all The International Best Poet and Translator Prizes Winning Poets and translators, Lidia Chiarelli, Zhang Zhi, Iris Calif, Brent Olov, Kang Byeong Chang, Yang Jijun, Kesheb Keshab Sigdel, Armain Vegahermain, Sabyasachi Nazrul Their poems will surely hypnotise the readers of International Newspaper The Daily Global Nation Independent. May poetry win the hearts of the people! __________________________________________________________________ ..read more

PARTICIPATION RULES SUBMISSIONS via email only with a word doc. attachment: ossidiseppiapoesia@gmail.com DEADLINE JANUARY 7 2024 SINGLE POEM SECTION A Participants must send ONE UNPUBLISHED TEXT, free in theme and number of lines, in a single copy. COLLECTION OF POEMS SECTION B Participants must send a minimum of THREE to a maximum of SEVEN unpublished poems, free in theme and number of lines, in a single copy. Participation is open to any living author of any nationality.   Texts in English, French, Spanish are also accepted, without the obligation of translation, although a translation ..read more

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