Poems

TO BECOME CHILDREN
Ada Rizzo


It is not by bowing down that we can reach them; 
We must rise to touch the light that radiates from our little masters, 
Wise in a pure knowledge that only the heart can reveal. 
They live in the here and now; 
Their life is a dance, 
A game in which the soul gets lost, 
Time becomes a silent friend. 

Never trust children! 
They speak of great truths, 
They tell fearlessly, with an innocence that disarms, 
They reveal phrases that tear the veil of our adult, confused world. 
They look beyond appearances, 
They value the invisible, 
They seek the beauty of small things. 
In their eyes, there is an entire universe, 
An explosion of possibilities. 
They have the courage of imagination, 
They desire the impossible, 
They dream the unimaginable, 
While we, busy adults, 
Forget the needs 
That we have set aside over time. 

Children have no boundaries; they do not know malice; they love. 
Their fervor illuminates the darkness. 
They are galaxies of little stars 
Contained in miniature bodies. 

Their emotions, their thoughts 
Often escape our radars as adults, lost in the mazes of reason. 
Children dance upon the wonders of the world; 
They are a spark of eternity that lights us up, 
A vibrant sea where wonder reigns. 
Children are a surprise, a gift, 
A great mystery that remains hidden… 
Until we return to essence, 
To rediscover the magic of what we once were, 
And still can be… 
It takes a lifetime to become children.

©® Ada Rizzo


KIND PEOPLE Ada Rizzo

Kind people are works of art, 
They have eyes that smile and embrace. 
When you meet them, remember that
You are receiving a gift from the Universe. 
You recognize kind souls. 
They do not invade your space, 
They create no hurry 
They respect life, 
They know that every existence is unique. 
Kind souls 
Are attentive beings, 
They don’t put you in a corner but flood the empty spaces 
To help you shine. 
They bloom everywhere, they have no fences. 
Kind souls are masterpieces sculpted by time, often by pain. 

©® Ada Rizzo

About the Poetess
Ada Rizzo was born in Sicily (Italy) in 1960. She is a writer, poet, translator, counselor, an amateur journalist.
Her life is built on solid roots and traditional values. Optimistic, cheerful, curious, and creative, she is interested in art and psychology. After a thirty-year career at IBM Italy, she decided to reinvent herself. For several years now, she has been a Life Counselor with a humanistic-relational approach and a Facilitator in Mindfulness. She has been involved for about 20 years and currently engages in humanitarian projects and volunteering in Kenya.
In 2021, she published her first novel with a strong autobiographical tone titled “Volevo il tacco dodici?”, which received an honorary mention at the intercontinental literary award “Le Nove Muse”.
In 2022, she published her second novel “Iris Ali di Vetro,” which addresses the delicate topic of eating disorders (ED).
In 2023, she published her third novel “Novanta battiti al minuto”, a true story that tackles the sensitive issue of heart transplantation, for which she received the Jury Prize at the International Literary Art Award Cygnus Aureus 2024.
In 2024, she published "Ventiquattro Carati," which addresses the issue of gender violence; a work that was awarded the International Literary Art Prize La Via dei Libri, the International Lord Byron Prize 2024, the International Literary Art Prize - to say no to violence against women - Il Canto di Dafne 2024, and the National Argentario Prize 2024 & Caravaggio.
Other Awards: “International Award for Peace and Human Rights Defense Italy 2023” , the “Civic Merit Award for Solidarity and Inclusion of People with Disabilities 2023”, "Solidarity Award for Art and Civic Engagement 2024", “Reconocimiento Internacional Mujer Destacada 2024” for her dedication to art, culture, peace, and social justice in the world. -“Certificate of International Recognition LETTER OF PEACE” award given to her for literary contribution to the International promotion of Culture, human rights and Peace. - "International Literature Language Journal", "Art and Literature Certificate 2024", awards granted in America for her cultural contribution to Art and Literature on an international level.
- Award  “Best Influential Personality of 2024"
- “Humanist Certificate”
- “International Forum for Creativity“.

- Diploma of Honor from the International Forum for Creativity and Humanity 
- International Award "Culture Without Borders 2025" 
-Ambassador of  IFCH
-The Raft of Dreams Literary Magazine

In 2024 she participated to the anthology “Art without Borders”. Her piece "Nel silenzio del mondo" is part of this anthology.
Currently, she holds the position of "Chief Communications Officer, Italy" for the Global Literary Event: Panorama International Literature Festival 2025.
She wrote the foreword for poetry book by poetess Shoshana Vegh titled  “Soul of a Dreamer” and for poetry book titled “Il Cerchio Perfetto by poetess Elisa Mascia.
Her poems on gender-based violence and the others on Peace and human rights have been translated into several languages and included in various literary journals and international poetry anthologies both print and digital.
The author has contributed as a translator and poetry analyst, bringing works by various poets into Italian. Her translations help to intensify international literary dialogue.
It is her strong desire to intensify the promotion of cultural activities for poetic and literary talents. Likewise, she will consistently work to defend human rights, peace, and women who are victims of violence.
Life has taken her everywhere, Love has brought her home.



*Collected from the poetess by Md Ejaj Ahamed*