Tasneem Hossain - Poetry and biography
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MY TRUE LOVE
In the unspoken language
Of the silence deep within your gaze
I saw us wrapped in a beautiful tomorrow:
Like clouds that kiss the rain,
Like roses loving their thorns,
Like butterflies dancing with bees
All lost in ecstasy.
In that single moment, in a single glance,
You unveiled a world full of love.
Written in the drifting clouds
And through the sun’s shimmering beams;
Etched in the rustling, falling leaves,
I found the sailing ship of my dreams.
I caught the scent of the sea, the reality
Of true love and the bond, we share.
Friends we were, but that was love in disguise;
Until the truth finally dawned on me,
Chasing away my blues.
You are my true love,
And my love for you will be forever true.
Tears fall like rain from the grey clouds;
Autumn drops of sorrow overpower my thoughts.
Drizzling on white paper, emotions unfold;
Fragrance of spring comes wafting by, untold.
Heartaches remain with a bouquet of smiles,
Carved inside, to chase away the pain I feel inside.
Your smiling face in the sky
Tell me everything is alright.
Spring smile spreads through the night,
Moments of happiness electrify my veins in delight.
I embrace you with kisses on your lips,
And sail silently through the nights in my dreams.
Tasneem Hossain, a multi-lingual poet, author, educator, translator, and columnist from Bangladesh, has left an indelible mark on contemporary literature. Writing in English, Bengali, and Urdu, she crafts poetry, fiction, translations, and essays with a voice that resonates across cultures. She believes poetry is ‘music through words, an ever-flowing river reflecting all that surrounds us,’ and her passion is evident in the powerful flow of her writing.
Her op-eds and columns highlight social and human rights issues, including domestic abuse, war, and peace, serving as a call for justice and empathy. With over 165 articles to her name, her work has become teaching material in universities in Bangladesh and China, and has been cited in scholarly research. She also conducts international haiku workshops, fostering literary creativity worldwide.
Recognized among the ‘100 Most Influential Literary Figures of 2025’ by Barcelona Adibia, she is the winner of the Walt Whitman 2025 Contest and earned first place in the Friedrich Schiller International Literary Competition 2025,
Tasneem’s works have been featured in more than 280 anthologies, journals, newspapers, and magazines, with her poems translated into 18 languages.
She is an Editorial Ambassador for Wordsmith International Editorial (USA) and Board Ambassador of Literacy and Culture for the Asih Sasami Indonesia Foundation.
Publications: Grass in Green, The Pearl Necklace, and Floating Feathers (poetry) and Split and Splice (article).
She also leads an international poetry project Life in Lyrics.
A seasoned educator and business consultant, Tasneem taught Business English at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology and directs human resource organizations in Bangladesh and Canada. With a rich background in radio, theatre, and sports, her life is a tapestry of creativity, intellect, and passion.
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