Famous Iranian Poems by Famous Poets

These are examples of famous Iranian poems written by some of the greatest and most-well-known modern and classical poets. PoetrySoup is a great educational poetry resource of famous iranian poems. These examples illustrate what a famous iranian poem looks like and its form, scheme, or style (where appropriate).

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Asylum Seekers

by Barry Tebb
 When Blunkett starts to talk like Enoch Powell

I think of Harold Wilson’s statue in Huddersfield Station

Caught striding forward, gripping his pipe in his pocket,

Hair blowing in the wind.

could we but turn that bronze

To flesh I would have asked him to meet the two

Asylum-seekers I met in Huddersfield’s main street

And asked directions from. "We are Iranian refugees",

They stammered apologetically. "Then...Read more of this...

Ode to H.H. The Nizam Of Hyderabad

by Sarojini Naidu
 DEIGN, Prince, my tribute to receive, 
This lyric offering to your name, 
Who round your jewelled scepter bind 
The lilies of a poet's fame; 
Beneath whose sway concordant dwell 
The peoples whom your laws embrace, 
In brotherhood of diverse creeds, 
And harmony of diverse race:

The votaries of the Prophet's faith, 
Of whom you are the crown and chief 
And...Read more of this...

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