Dog Dreams

Dog Dreams

by

Gulnar Gurbanova

He was wide awake when the clock struck 10. Sike couldn't sleep the whole night. Yesterday he made a plan and it was time to make it well. Sike was a clumsy, undersized for his age. He had a different character and usually shut himself in his room thinking his own world. He hated dogs. His new plan was about dogs. When he saw dogs he hurt them. Suddenly, he felt strange. Sike touched his ears, nose, and mouth. They were different. He tried to cry, but he couldn't. Instead of crying, he barked and howled. Then appeared a tail on his back. He ran towards the mirror and when he saw himself in the mirror he was in shock. Sike couldn't believe his own eyes. He became a dog. Sike left home. He didn't want his parents to see him in the shape of a dog. He roamed around the streets. He felt hungry, but Sike couldn't find food. He watched other dogs. They were fighting for the food. Sike thought that if he didn't join them he would die. But Sike was inexperienced in that he never been a dog and he had never felt like a dog. But he had to struggle for staying alive. He got the food at the same time he broke his leg. His leg was aching terribly. The night was falling, he had to find shelter for himself. He stood up and began to pull his back leg from under him. He found a shelter, it was a comfortable place for resting. As he sat there, he heard other dogs barking. He understood that this place belonged to other dogs. He left the shelter with desperation. He decided to go back home. Suddenly Sike met a gang of boys on his way home. They wanted to catch him. They carried a bottle and club with themselves. He knew that if they catch him they will hurt him. He was gasping, trembling because of terror. His heart was beating loudly. His own voice awakened him. It was a dream. That dream destroyed his plans and changed his mind. He understood that he must not hurt dogs.

An Eagle's View

An Eagle's View

by

Leo Morano

If I had a choice to be transformed into any animal I would choose to be an eagle. The reason why I want it is that eagles have some opportunities which if I had them they would definitely bring some important changes to my life. For me being a eagle first of all would mean living a free life. Also then I would make one of my biggest wish come true: travelling around the world. And probably doing it by using no means of transport, but my own wings would make me live on the edge of independence. I would enjoy the infinite freedom of travelling and learning about all countries and cultures. And doing it as a bird would have another extra positive aspect: to have strong eyes as eagles have. To look down upon the Earth from high above and see all details on it. Looking at something with a birds eye view helps you learn it better and enjoy it more. Moreover, as we know, having flying  skills is something human beings can't identify with. Thats why practicing this feeling for the first time would excite me. Thus I am sure as an eagle I would be more intelligent and interesting being. 

A Happy Dolphin

A Happy Dolphin

by

Konul Ismayilova

When I was a girl I wanted to become a television reporter, but I came across some obstacles. My family didn't give me permission and that is why my dreams remained as a dream. I couldn't realize it. Thats why I complained every time and I decided to implore God to transform me into a dolphin. Very soon I had been transformed into a dolphin by God and finally my dreams came true. Now I live in the ocean and I swim everywhere I want. Sometimes I swim near the beach where people came to rest and swim. I entertained children who came there. Sometimes I rescued people who is drowning. Thats why I am very happy. I prefer to be a dolphin than a man. 

If I Would Be Nightingale

If I Would Be Nightingale

by

Gunel Huseynova

If I had to be transformed into another animal I would be a bird because birds can fly everywhere free. I think I would be nightingale because nightingales have amazing voice. Most of people like to listen to nightingale's songs.     While being nightingale I would fly with my nightingale friends in the sky. I would dance happily and with joy. I think all bird are skilled patient. They pick a lot of sticks to make a nest for themselves patiently. I also would make a nice, sweet nest in high, healthy tree. I would perch from one tree to another tree singing beautiful songs. I would like to live in hot country because while seeing flowers blossom I would be the happiest. Nightingale's are very elegant, sensitive birds for me.     

The Magician

The Magician

by

Gunay Alakbarova

Once upon a time there lived an old king. He was very kind to his people, but he had a cruel, proud son. He enjoyed to hurt people. The kind advised his son a lot to become kind, but his son never gave up his cruelty. So the king decided to teach his son. He invited a magician and the magician transformed the young prince into a snake and he said that if the prince make someone happy the spell will be broken. So the prince was very angry and he began to live in the village where very few people lived. He was so angry that he enjoyed frightening people. People was very afraid of him and everybody wanted to kill the snake, but no one dared to do this. The snake lived alone, but one day he saw a little child playing with a ball. When the child saw him he smiled and went next to the snake. The snake also liked him and they played together. One day people knew that the snake was sleeping and they decided to kill him, but when they approached to him the little child made a noise and the snake awoke. So the child saved him. They became friends and the child said him that he had a stepfather and he didn't like him. He drinks wine all day and beats him and his mother. The snake listened to him and decided to help the child. So he found the child's stepfather and frightened him and made him promise to leave the house and never come back. The child was very happy. Their friendship broke the spell. The snake became a handsome prince and he never hurt anybody.

My Struggle Against Injustice

My Struggle Against Injustice

by

Xatire Aliyeva

I was a girl a few years ago. I live in the city. I had a family, relative, and work. I was happy, but some injustice troubled me. I couldn't live in such an unjust world that is why one day I implored to God. Oh my God I was tired to live in such world. To live with some unjust people in the same world. Please turn me into a bird. I want to be free to fly over all the world. I want to be on the forest, the mountains. Because to be a bird - it is a freedom. That freedom which is not at the people. From that day I am a bird and I am pleased with my life. To live as a bird it is better than to live as a man.  

National Heroes

National Heroes

by

Gunel Quliyeva

Today is the Azerbaijan Republic was an independent country. This independence for obtain have given 211 national heros. Mubariz Ibrahimov national hero is last. Mubariz Ibrahimov was born 1988 February 7 in Belasuvar region in Ali Abad village. He very love his motherland. He have got military education. Gizir had own rank. He 2010 June 18 toward enemy the past and had destroy a lot of enemy officer soldiers. Mubariz to perish heroic. His is stay corps enemy towards four months. Ferid Ehmedov and Ehmed Abdullayev the past enemy. They want have come Mubariz Ibrahimov corpse. They loss give a lot of was perish. Their corpse gave back motherland in October. They is the Azerbaijan hero. I love is a very much national hero Cingiz Mustafayev and Ferid Ehmedov. I want similar their. Heroes never die. 

What Does a Caged Bird Think About All Day?

A Nightingale's Dream

by

Xatire Aliyeva

Jack's family live in London. There are four people in the family. Jack's mother, father, and his sister Ann. They have a bird in a cage also. This is a nightingale. They bought this bird from Turkey. One day they were walking in the street when they were in Turkey three years ago. Suddenly Jack saw that one young man sold a bird in a cage. They came up to this man and said that they want to buy this bird. The young man agreed and sold the bird to them. From that day this bird is a part of their family.
Every day Jack and his sister Ann take care of this bird. They give it water and grain. But it is not enough for this bird. It want to be free. It want to fly in the sky. It want to fly over the green gardens, high mountains, and beautiful flowers. But it is a dream for the bird because Jack's family don't think to let out the bird. Because they are fond of this bird very much.

What Does a Caged Bird Think About All Day?

Beauty is Useless Without Freedom

by

Gunay Alakbarova

Once upon a time there lived a cruel king. He was so cruel he wanted all beautiful things to be in his palace. So one day when he was in the forest he heard a beautiful song. It was a nightingale singing. The king decided to take this bird to his palace. When the bird caged it stopped it's singing. It stopped eating and drinking. The king ordered his people to take the bird to the golden cage. But the bird never sang. They grew beautiful flowers near the cage. But it made no change. The king said that if someone can make the bird sing he will give him a lot of gold. Then one old man came to the palace and asked the king to free the bird. When the king did the same the bird flew and perched on the thistle. And it sang so beautiful that it admired everybody. The king asked it's reason. The old man explained that the only thing the bird needed was freedom.

Three apples came from the sky
One for me, one for who retold the tale
And the other is for who wrote the tale

What Does a Caged Bird Think About All Day?

The Beauty and Sorrow of Birdsongs

by

Gulnar Gurbanova

Once upon a time there was a hunter. He lived alone in the village. The view of village was very beautiful. In one side of the village was a forest and other side was a river. He used to go hunting everyday. It was his favorite work. One day he went to forest for hunting as usual. He saw a nice bird on a branch of a tree. It was colorful and little bird. She was singing. The hunter sat on the grass and listened to her for a long time. The song of the bird was the best music that sounded in his ears. He decided to catch and keep this bird. He made a cage for that bird and decorated it with leaves. Day by day the hunters love was becoming more and more. But there was   a great sorrow in it's songs. She sang the song bitterly. The hunter didn't understand her. He saw that perhaps the cage was not comfortable for her. And he built a golden cage. But there was no difference. The bird was becoming worse. One day the hunter broke his leg while crossing the river. It was a terrible pain in his leg. The doctor advised him not to get out of bed. He spent two weeks in the bed. It was like a prison for him. He couldn't see his favorite forest and river. In this position he understood the bird's sorrow. After recovering he released the bird from his cage. She was very happy because now she was free. She can fly where she wants. And her songs were beautiful as before.

Kindness and Cruelty Face to Face

It was a dark and stormy night when she was going to her grandmother because her grandmother was ill. The way of house went through the woods. Suddenly she heard a strange noise. She hid herself behind a tree. She was crying bitterly because she was terrified. Then she found out that she had lost her way. And she found herself in front of a stout man. He wore a long coat with a hat on his head. And he held a spade in his hand. He brought the girl in his cave. He had a cave in the woods. He had no one in the world. He was alone. To live alone in the middle of the woods not seeing people made him cruel. But he didn't think to do something wrong to the girl because she was a little kind girl. He promised her that he would take her to her grandmothers tomorrow.  Next day the man walked up to the girl and said, "Be ready I will take you to your family". The girl was very happy. She didn't believe that such a cruel man would help her. Then they went together. On the way they spoke nothing. But the girl remembered that her grandmother was ill. She wanted to go hospital and take a doctor with them. The man agreed with her. They did it. When they reached to their home her family was very happy. The doctor checked up on her grandmother. Then the family thanked to the man for his help. 

Tom and the Train

It was a dark and stormy night. Tom's mother was very ill. They must call a doctor. But they couldn't. Because their phone was out of order. Thats why Tom's father decided to go hospital for a doctor. Tom wanted to go with his father. But his father didn't give him permission. So he decided to go himself. When he went outside he was frightened and thats why he lost his way. Then he began to cry. He didn't know how to return home. He began carry on walking though he was frightened. He was going on the railway track. Suddenly he noticed that the ground was shaking. The train was coming. But it was too late to get out of the way of the railroad track. The train hit him and threw him to the edge of the road. Three other boys had fun near that place and they heard sound. They ran toward the sound. They were in a state of shock and confusion. A little boy had blood on the ground. And there was a blood pool around him. He seemed to be dead. None of the boys recognized him. His face was unrecognizable. They didn't know what to do with this body. So they decided to take this body to the hospital. But they were far away from this hospital. They tried to take a taxi. One car passed them. They waved hands to stop them. But the car didn't stop. Because the car    rushed to reach hospital. His mother was in that car.

An Adventure With a Good Ending

It was a dark and stormy night. A boy had lost his way. He was about 14 years old. He left home for an adventure. So he took a long bus ride somewhere. He had some money on him. He dropped in a strange place. He didn't know anything about this place. It was a very cold and he needed somewhere to spend that night. There was a museum on one side of the street. The lights on the museum made it look beautiful. It hadn't closed yet. So he decided to stay the night inside the museum. He bought a ticket and came in. He looked at all exhibits in the museum. But the time was going. The museum must close. The workers didn't let him stay at the museum. He left museum. He was very helpless and hopeless. He reputed for his behavior. He missed for his family. But didn't know how to return home. At this time, he made his mind to go to police office. When he entered one policeman came up him and asked, "What happened"? He began to tell him story about what happened with him and policeman decided to help him. But at that time his parents entered to that police office. When he saw his parents, he began to cry with joy and hug his parents. 

About the Young Writer's Club of Shirvan

At the Shirvan IREX Center, the youth of the community meet every week to learn about writing and the power and beauty of the written word. Through their stories one can see their creativity shine through. The written word allows complete and utter freedom, it liberates the mind. The following stories is testament to this fact and I am proud to share the stories they have created.