Ismoil To'xtamishev

As a poet, Ismoil To'xtamishev began to appear in the press from the 70s. When reading the poet's poems, a voice both fierce and kind, characteristic of the nature of the vast Karshi steppes and its wise people, is heard. The poet Ismoil To'xtamishev is from Kashkadarya. He was born in the village of Arolovul in the Qamashi district, into a family of employees.

Biography

In 1966, after finishing high school, he began his career as a proofreader at the "Qashqadaryo Haqiqati" newspaper. In 1967-1972, he studied at the journalism faculty of Tashkent State University. Later, he worked in various public jobs. He managed the regional culture department.

For a time, he also performed responsible duties in the administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. As a poet, he began to appear in the press from the 70s.

If we examine Ismoil To'xtamishev's poems, the poet's heart, pain, and skill are clearly visible in them. When reading his poems, a voice both fierce and kind, characteristic of the nature of the vast Karshi steppes and its wise people, is heard. We know that the Karshi steppes burn in summer and freeze in winter. Its people are resilient, hard-working, affectionate, and creative people tempered in the waves of that nature.

When the poet sings about them, he bestows a warmth as hot as the sun's temperature and cherishes them. Conversely, when his eyes fall upon fraudulent, corrupt thieves, he curses them with hatred like a winter frost. This comparative depiction opens the way for a poetic resolution of the problems of nature, man, and society.

Work

His first poem was published in the press in 1976 with an "oq yo'l" (blessing) from Abdulla Oripov. Since then, a number of his poetry collections have been printed, such as "Cho'l Boychechagi" (1982), "Onam Tilaklari" (1983), "Dunyo Ustuni" (1987), "Hayqiriq" (1990), "Senga Intildim" (1992), "Dil Sadolari" (1993), and "Ko'hna Nasaf Xayoli" (1994).