Xhuli Spahiu is an Albanian poet from Kosovo, whose voice stands out for its delicate sensitivity, deep reflection, and a pure and restrained poetic language. She belongs to the generation of writers who are building their literary identity through introspection, personal experience, and a close connection with the spiritual reality of contemporary human beings. Her poetry addresses universal themes such as identity, love, loneliness, memory, time, and the search for meaning, intertwining them with intimate experiences and individual sensitivity. The verses of Xhuli Spahiu are characterized by an inner calm, a measured rhythm, and carefully chosen imagery, where every word is not excessive but necessary. She avoids excessive pathos and trusts the power of implication, silence, and restrained emotions. In her work, a special relationship with time and memory can be observed, which often appear as spaces for reflection and dialogue with oneself. Her poetry does not seek to impose, but rather to invite the reader on an inner journey, where everyone can find fragments of their own experience. The works of Xhuli Spahiu have been published in literary magazines and cultural platforms, where they have been appreciated for their emotional sincerity and artistic clarity. She is gradually establishing herself as a distinctive voice in contemporary Albanian poetry, with potential for further development and a clear creative vision. With a sensitive and thoughtful approach to the poetic word, Xhuli Spahiu continues to build a literary profile that promises depth, artistic maturity, and a meaningful contribution to Albanian literature.

TRA TEMPO E  SILENZIO

Ci son attimi

in cui il tempo si ferma,

immobile accanto a noi,

com’un vecchio amico,

che sa molte cose,

eppur muto s’adagia.

In quegli attimi,

il mondo divien più lieve del respiro,

e i pensieri vagano lontano,

com’uccelli che non cercano il cielo,

ma il significato.

Resto tra loro,

tra ciò ch’ero una volta,

e ciò che divenuta non son ancora,

com’un ponte invisibile,

su d’un fiume denominato vita.

E lentamente capisco:

un essere umano non è sol ciò che vive,

ma anche ciò che cerca

nella propria intimità.

Perché la luce,

non sempre nasce dal sole;

a volte,

nasce da una domanda

che non smettiamo mai di porci.

Autore: Xhuli Spahiu - Kosovo 

Traduzione: Franca Colozzo (Italia)

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Between Time and Silence 

There are moments when time does not move —

it simply sits beside us like an old friend

who knows many things,

yet chooses not to speak.

In those moments the world becomes lighter than breath,

and thoughts travel far away like birds that do not seek the sky,

but meaning.

I remain among them,

between what I once was

and what I have not yet become,

like an invisible bridge over a river called life.

And slowly I understand:

a human being is not only what they live —

but also what they search

for within their own darkness.

Because light is not always born from the sun;

sometimes it is born from a question

we never stop asking.

Author: Xhuli Spahiu Kosovo