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Do Not Turn Me Away | Rūmī | Persian Poetry After Dark | In English

“Do Not Turn Me Away” by Rumi is a passionate work of Persian mystical poetry exploring love, longing, desire, defiance and surrender. Addressing the...

The Nearly Man | Paul Wareing | Music | Adaptation of Poem

Genre: Soul ballad with Blues and early R&B character Music & Lyric Adaptation: Tony Zohari Language: English Poet: Paul Wareing  Lyric: The Nearly Man  I...

A Map of Freedom | Mohammad-Reza Shafiei Kadkani | Persian Poetry After Dark | In English

“A Map of Freedom” by Mohammad-Reza Shafiei Kadkani is a powerful work of contemporary Persian poetry exploring sacrifice, homeland, memory and the long journey...

The Address | Sohrab Sepehri | Persian Poetry After Dark | In English

“The Address” by Sohrab Sepehri is one of the most evocative works of modern Persian poetry, transforming the simple question “Where is the friend’s...

Love Arrived and How Red | Simin Behbahani | Persian Poetry After Dark | In English

“Love Arrived and How Red” by Simin Behbahani is a poignant work of modern Persian poetry exploring love, ageing, desire and the bittersweet feeling...

Tears Are a Secret | Ahmad Shamlou | Persian Poetry After Dark | In English

“Tears Are a Secret” by Ahmad Shamlou is a deeply moving work of modern Persian poetry exploring love, shared pain, human connection and the...
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I Was Dead, I Came Alive | Rumi | Persian Poetry After Dark | In English

“I Was Dead, I Came Alive” by Rumi is a celebrated work of Persian mystical poetry exploring love, spiritual transformation, awakening and the journey...

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