POEM - IN THIS LIFE, POETESS - DR. ELISABETTA BONAPARTE (ITALY)

IN THIS LIFE
DR. ELISABETTA BONAPARTE ( IITALY)

like a castaway
I tame the waves
in the boundless ocean,
where the horizon
has no limits
and calm is a chimera.
The carpet of the stars in the sky
it looks even brighter
in the rare quiet of clear nights
when grit and courage
they give in
to the illusion of a placid pond.

© Elisabetta Bonaparte



Elisabetta Bonaparte is an Italian poet, writer, lawyer, and teacher. She holds a degree in Law and has been devoted to poetry since adolescence. Since 2024, she has pursued literary activity on a continuous and active basis. She is the author of two poetry collections. Her work explores themes related to the human condition, identity, spirituality, the relationship between humanity and nature, and the pursuit of peace. Her poems have been translated into numerous languages and published in literary magazines, anthologies, and editorial projects distributed across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. She has also appeared on the covers of several international literary magazines. Throughout her literary career, she has received recognition in national and international literary competitions and awards, including the Naji Naaman International Literary Prize (Lebanon), the Divinamente Donna International Excellence Award (Rome, Italy), the Don Quijote International Literature Prize (Colombia), the National Peace on Earth Award, and the Ossi di Seppia National Poetry Prize. She is featured on WikiPoesia, the encyclopedic platform dedicated to contemporary poets in Italy. In recognition of her influence and contribution to literature, she was included by Literary Barcelona (Spain) among the “100 Most Influential Literary Figures of 2025,” further confirming her prominent role in contemporary world literature. A member of several associations committed to the promotion of culture, peace, and human rights, she has received numerous certificates and acknowledgments for her professional and cultural commitment. She actively participates in international projects involving authors from different continents, promoting initiatives dedicated to peace, intercultural dialogue, and the rediscovery of the fundamental values of humanity.