Global Poet : Jasmina Sfiligoj

Poet Jasmina Sfiligoj of Croatia

Poet Jasmina Sfiligoj is a talented bilingual poet from Croatia who skillfully expresses her creativity in both Croatian and English. Her journey into the world of poetry began during her early years in elementary school, where she discovered her passion for writing through participation in a literary group. These formative experiences allowed her to develop her voice and explore the art of poetry. However, after this initial burst of creativity, she took a significant hiatus from writing before reigniting her passion in 2018.

Since resuming her literary pursuits, Jasmina has made an impressive mark on the poetry scene. Her work has been widely published, featuring in numerous domestic and international anthologies, poetry collections, and literary magazines. This broad exposure reflects the universal appeal of her verses, which resonate with diverse audiences around the globe. Jasmina’s writing delves into profound themes, often exploring the complexities of human emotions and relationships.

In 2024, Jasmina published her first solo poetry collection, The Dark Side of Love. This remarkable work showcases her ability to weave intricate emotions into words, offering readers a glimpse into the shadows and nuances of love. The collection has garnered praise for its evocative language and depth of insight. Currently, Jasmina is preparing her second poetry collection, which promises further to cement her reputation as a gifted and introspective writer.

Jasmina’s literary achievements have been recognized through numerous awards, certificates, and accolades. These honours serve as a testament to her talent and dedication to the craft of poetry. Her works have been celebrated in her home country and have reached a global audience, with many of her poems translated into several world languages. This linguistic reach underscores the universal themes in her writing and her ability to connect with readers from different cultural backgrounds.

In addition to her published collections and accolades, Jasmina remains an active contributor to the contemporary poetry community. She continues to share her work on various online platforms and web portals, ensuring that her voice remains vibrant and accessible in the digital age. These platforms provide her with a space to engage with fellow poets and readers, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and inspiration.

Jasmina Sfiligoj’s poetic journey is a testament to her enduring passion and talent. Her bilingual proficiency allows her to transcend linguistic boundaries, while her exploration of emotional depths resonates universally. With her impressive body of work, including The Dark Side of Love and her forthcoming second collection, she continues to captivate and inspire readers. As her poetry evolves and reaches new audiences, Jasmina’s contributions to the literary world remain both significant and enduring.

She has been an active contributor to the Global Poet and Poetry platform.

Poetry by Jasmina Sfiligoj

Empty promises

Never ever promise
What you cannot fulfill
Because it´s my curse
To remember everything
All your pretty words
Lightly pronounced
And so quickly forgotten
All those great places
Which we won´t see together
Those some nice memories
Which we´ll never revive
Something only ours
Because we don´t really exist

Pain


Every pain has its period of time
It seems like catharsis
On the way to spiritual purification
When man becomes stronger and wiser

Finally only a scar remains
And a bitter taste in the mouth
As a full stop at the end of the story
About the wrong people
And wrong decisions

Crossroads

That faithful meeting place
Where the two souls touched
That night when the heart said
Goodbye to the mind
And there was no dilemma or remorse
Questions or answers
Fear or shame
Nothing mattered
Except that moment
Sealed with kisses
Without end and beginning
As if it didn´t exist
Yesterday or tomorrow
Only now and here
In semi-darkness and embrace
As if it was the last one
At that crossroads of life

Revenge

I ain´t hurt by people
Malicious and jealousy
It´s easy to stay away
Those without courtesy

I care about nice people
Just a few of them reach me
If they turn out to be fake
Something they´ll teach me

I´ll remember betrayal
And I will never forget
If my pain is a lesson
There will be no regret

My heart is a phoenix
And my pen is a sword
The mightiest weapon
It´s always the word

A Wanderer

A frivolous wanderer
Easy come easy go
He was always somewhere
But in fact never anywhere
He didn’t understand the message
Whoever wants will find a way
If the will is strong enough

The void was too deep
To be fulfilled with crumbs
From an empty table
The cry was inaudible
The rose was too hurt
She won’t forgive herself

She wasn´t asking for too much
Only one tiny light
To flicker in the pitch-dark
Just one hand and one hug
That she can live in conviction
There is someone after all
Who really cares about

But he called too late
That hungry African child
He couldn’t save anymore

Memories

My pain
Deep blue
Like the ocean
It comes to the surface
Every time you invoke
Your memories
Of which I am not a single part
Because they evoke
My memories
In which there is too much of you
And I wonder who is to blame
You who were leaving
Or me who was waiting

A figment of imagination

Now that it’s all over
And there is no going back
I don’t care anymore
Where you are or how you are
Are you alone or kissing someone
While you act and tell fairy tales
Full of false promises
In a sea of empty words
Are you doing well
As you imagined
Or are you actually unhappy
In that imaginary happiness of yours
Are you real at all
Or just a figment of my imagination

You know my imagination is immense
It can do anything I want
Raise you to heaven
Make you the center of the universe
Like a deity
Or it can delete you
Move you to the virtual world
Replace with someone else
With the hero of a more beautiful story
Suppress you from consciousness
Like you never existed
As if you had died a long time ago
Just like that love died
So suddenly and without announcement
And left one of us
In deep mourning and despair

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