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    Albanian Tattoo: Poems
    Albanian Tattoo: Poems
    Albanian Tattoo: Poems
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    Albanian Tattoo: Poems

    By Sami Milloshi

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    Sami Milloshis newest collection of poetry, Albanian Tattoo, is an emotional exploration of some of the collateral damage of emigration unaccounted for by a shallow assumption of hope in an American Dream. Milloshis work presents a linguists playground, with fascinating discourse patterns, at once cajoling and poignant, cleverly interspersed with sharp musings and hidden metaphors.

    Milloshis second book of poetry not written in his native tongue, Albanian Tattoo examines the themes of homesickness, hope, and love of family and freedom. The use of his newly learned language to express his observations and his essence is surprising and innovative, even as the subject matter turns bitter. He reflects on his personal struggles and how they have deepened his thoughts about the values of life, making love and freedom sacred to him.

    I Saw My River

    I saw my river
    it flooded lands, dreams,
    houses, wedding parties,
    deaths, kisses,
    and all ached in my heart.

    I saw my river calming down
    songs and roses had no thirst
    expecting the caress of this waters to come
    they bloomed in my soul.

    My river is not a woman without womb,
    I know the source from which it flows!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTrafford Publishing
    Release dateNov 9, 2010
    ISBN9781426945922
    Albanian Tattoo: Poems
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    Sami Milloshi

    Sami Milloshi was born in Albania. After he graduated as a journalist from Tirana University, he worked for Albanian newspapers until 1999, when he emigrated to the United States. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska, where he works for Omaha Public Schools. This is his second book written in English.

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      Albanian Tattoo - Sami Milloshi

      Sami Milloshi

      ALBANIAN TATTOO

      Poems

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      © Copyright 2010 Sami Milloshi.

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written prior permission of the author.

      Cover Design by Pashk Pervathi,

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      1994, oil, PERVATHI GALLERY,

      Lezhe, Albania

      Interior Illustrations by Naxhi Bakalli, Tirana, Albania

      Printed in the United States of America.

      ISBN: 978-1-4269-4590-8(sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4269-4591-5(hc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4269-4592-2(e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2010916119

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