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Poems are our old ancient language.

Prayers for Peace

Dear God: You know that we Iranian people are working hard to make sense of the unfolding events back home that hurt our souls constantly You know that we are trying to comprehend the tyranny forced upon us, the bemoaning … Continue reading

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Woman in the Refuge Camp

In our refugee camp I met this woman everyday disturbed clearly sad She had no name she had lost her soul A soul without peace her peace out of see she walked and walked inside the borders of the green … Continue reading

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My Great Grandmother

My Great Grandmother Forogh Cobra Astaneha (1915-1987) Wisdom she had plenty of My great grandmother I’ve never met Brave and strong, she was a warrior With immense respect for herself and others Or to say “tender” Grace she had plenty … Continue reading

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Growth

Conceptualizing Growth is healthy. How? That day came again My heart was laughing That day came again The familiar early morning breeze Whispering love poem in my ear I lived again And I developed And I learned to walk again … Continue reading

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Being no one

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