USTACAM Müzəffər ordunun şanlı əsgəri, Ərənlər yurdunun ər övladıyam! Zalımın zülmünə təhəmmülüm yox, Babəklər yurdunun hürr övladıyam! * * * Ustadım Nəsimi, sözümüz sözdü, Ədalət, həqiqət bağrımda közdü, Ziyadar dühası bir deyil, yüzdü, Mövlalar yurdunun nur övladıyam! * * * Dərvişəm, müqqəddəs sayılır təkkəm, Hülqumdan yuxarı dayanır öfkəm, Od, ocaq diyarı tanınır ölkəm, Alovlar yurdunun nar övladıyam! * * * Unutma, şah babam Xətai başdı, Nadir şah, mətədə tərpənməz daşdı, İlham, nə keçilməz sədləri aşdı, İgidlər yurdunun nər övladıyam! * * * Tarixdə Nəbisi, Koroğlusu var, Gen dünya yağıya daim olub dar, Düşmən qarşımızda yenə oldu xar, Aslanlar yurdunun şir övladıyam! * * * Göydən Yer üzünə ərmağan, payam, Gündüzlər Günəşəm, gecələr Ayam, Ən parlaq ulduzdan törəyən boyam, Ozanlar yurdunun sirr övladıyam! * * * Ustacam, vətənim vətən içində, Axıb duruluruq zaman köçündə, Min bir anlamı var, adi “heç”in də, Aqillər yurdunun pir övladıyam! 13.11.2020. Bakı.
Zaur Ustac is a contemporary Azerbaijani poet, writer, and publicist. He was born in Azerbaijan and grew up in a cultural environment where literature and poetry played a significant role. From an early age, his deep interest in books earned him a symbolic title later in life – “The Book Man.”
Throughout his creative career, Ustac has actively participated in literary movements, writing poetry, essays, prose, and publicistic works. He stands out for his ability to merge the spirit of traditional poetry with the problems of modern humanity, giving his works both national originality and universal value.
Main Works
His most famous works include:
“Oriyentir ulduzu” – a novella that embraces philosophical and patriotic themes.
“BB” – a short story reflecting the social and psychological aspects of modern life.
“A1” – a collection of poems about numbers and letters for children.
Numerous poetry collections – covering themes of love, homeland, philosophy, and identity.
His writings have been published in various literary journals and anthologies, further strengthening his position as a cultural figure.
Literary Philosophy
Zaur Ustac’s literary worldview can be summarized in three main directions:
Love for books and knowledge – for him, books are not just sources of information but living beings carrying the soul of humanity.
Patriotism and identity – many of his works emphasize the preservation of Azerbaijani culture, national dignity, and historical memory.
Humanity and morality – his poems and essays often raise questions about compassion, justice, and the moral mission of humankind.
Recognition and Awards
Laureate of the “Golden Pen” award for his literary and cultural contributions.
Known in the Azerbaijani literary sphere as a promoter of books and reading culture.
Appreciated by readers for his sincerity, clear style, and philosophical depth.
Conclusion
In short, Zaur Ustac is not only a poet and writer but also a thinker who lives through books. Known as “The Book Man,” he stands at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, creating works that embody both national spirit and universal values.
