When I dream, my soul is awake,
In its ethereal form.
The stone keeps the secret of the Earth.
Melita Ratković
Melita Mely Ratković is a poet, translator, and international cultural ambassador whose literary work is distinguished by its spiritual depth, symbolism, and humanistic vision. Born in the former Yugoslavia, she currently lives and creates in Novi Sad, Serbia. Since early childhood, she has devoted herself to poetry, cultivating a unique poetic voice that unites spirituality, philosophy, symbolism, and universal human values. She is a translator of Spanish, Portuguese, English, and Bengali. She serves as the Literary Ambassador of Serbia to Brazil and Spain and is an accredited International Ambassador of the International Chamber of Writers and Artists (CIESART), actively promoting intercultural dialogue and international literary cooperation. Her poetry has been published in numerous international anthologies, including the HYPERPOEM project for the Guinness World Records. She has received several international literary distinctions, including the Third Prize of the Zheng Nian Cup International Literary Competition (2023), the V Platinum Eagle – World Award for Excellence (2024), and an International Certificate of Recognition for her outstanding contribution to world literature at the Festival Diseñando México (2023). In 2024, she was selected among the 50 Memorable Women of Europe, recognizing her literary achievements and contribution to international culture. She also serves as an international literary jury member and actively supports global literary and educational initiatives through her work with international academies and cultural organizations. She also serves as the Ambassador for Serbia and an International Jury Member for the Gaonesa Script, an international cultural and literary initiative created by Dr. Edwin Antonio Gaona Salinas (Ecuador) in 2022. Through this role, she contributes to the promotion, preservation, and international recognition of the Gaonesa Script while supporting literary excellence and intercultural dialogue.
WHEN I DREAM
When I dream, my soul is awake,
In its ethereal form.
The stone keeps the secret of the Earth.
I am a river flowing
Toward the Source, a bird with
Free wings. A dream is only
Another reality, a delicate
Line between two realms.
Who knows where dreams end
And waking begins? A dream is
The oldest language of the soul,
In which the stone breathes,
The flower speaks, and humankind
Is one with all!
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