Persian Poems - Poems about Persian

## I Eleven, Tehran's burning heat— sleeve rolled high against the summer's weight, the Revolutionary Guard's fist finds my face like a question mark carved in flesh. A G3 rifle barrel cold against my cheek, the hammer clicks, a seed of fear in my chest. First lesson in the game: some moves are forced on you. ## II Sixteen, when Basij militia boots thunder through...

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Far from the homeland, when lips part to speak, This Persian candy works wonders, magic unique. The spell of Rumi’s verse, of Hafez’ deep art, In distant lands, it uplifts every heart. A potion of love rides this caravan’s crest— Saadi himself boasts of its charm manifest. Open your eyes, and at this threshold stay— The Masnavi begins to tell your tale...

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(My Persian rug, 2024) A Painful Journey I live a quiet and isolated life But it’s been one of great adventure That leaves me now a bit worn out Although satisfied and fulfilled Is probably how I should describe it, For I’m happy with its twists and turns Even though I know deep down Before I can even remember There is a loss that...

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(Family heirloom, Persian Gharajeh rug) Coping Skills The world is certainly not as it should be. Maybe it’s always been that way, But now we know 24/7. So we each and all cope as best we can. For some this can be as bad as becoming a serial killer, For others as innocuous as being addicted to exercise Or in my case,...

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Cut loose, cast adrift from all I set out to accomplish. Thrown to the other shore by a stream I was sure would carry me to the sea. Stranded at the source words replaced thought, images replaced word to leave me speechless mind agape transfixed to glossy page after page of color and pattern, wholeness and detail, art and craft manifest in perfect balance on...

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persian rug holds head and blonde wooden floor, the fur ~ black persian kitty snores...

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Origin of  the  name Swahili Or " Kiswahili" , One person  said , " Iswa ile" Another person said," Iswa iyi " Swahili is one of the  Bantu Languages Like isiZulu , Kifuliru,  Kinyindu, Kikuyu Xhosa,  Chewa, Kivira , Kinyarwanda Lingala , Tchiluba, Kimakuwa, Kibemba, Kimasanza Isivenda, Luganda, Kiluya Kirundi, Kishi, Kibwari Kinyamwezi, Isiswathi Isindebele, Kibembe Sotho, Kikongo, Kimongo, Chiyawo ...... so on. Swahili...

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I know who could have your grave dug, Your life stop with a reserved slug Just for bearing a water jug And treading on his Persian rug... Not that jug's content you had spilled But you have his trust in you killed In his heart carved a wound not healed Of the things he'd seek: Battlefield! The chap who could seize someone's mug And...

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TIT-FOR-TAT PERSIAN CAT A young man and his chic Persian cat Help each other out tit-for-tat He feeds her fresh kippers She brings him his slippers Why can’t more couples be thoughtful like that? 10/13/22...

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sundown old dog takes nap Persian rug...

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Darius was the Medo-Persian king, Which means he was in charge of everything. One hundred twenty satraps gave account, So he would have an up-to-date amount; All this so that he might not suffer loss. ‘Since that’s a lot of folks to oversee, The count of chief officials numbered three, So Daniel and two others got it done, But Daniel was the most...

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O my Persian Dear, you still are, Khaiam’s glamorous Saki Sweet lips, heart-breaking eyes and glowing cheeks so rosy Smart in scarf, shirt and pant, so beautiful and modern After thousand years, you shine the same and I remain, in deepest of ecstasies. (December 11, 2020)...

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King darius escaped to save his a-s Smart move smart decision low pitch bass There is no need to be nice Think again think twice and think thrice What lesson do we learn? Run escape take you turn.....

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Historical Poem Therapy . There is no coronavirus Oh my God I'm connected to God I am connected to the power of God I have a big heart I have a strong heart I have a strong immune system I have extensive medical sciences I have powerful doctors I have powerful drugs More importantly I have prayer I...

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Voice of Peace is the voice of HUMANITY SO I PRAISE YOU in persian Sadaye Solhe sadaye ensaniyat ast benabarin man TO ra setayesh mikonam in kurdish Denge iye Denge MIROVATIYE ye az TA pasand dikim...

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