Modern Persian Poetry - Mahmud Kianush's: With No Desires

With No Desires

A Poem by

Mahmud Kianush

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You are a half-bloomed Rose,

With a fascinating colour,

And

An intoxicating smell.

Delightful is to my eyes

Your glittering conversation

With dewdrops and light.

Although your time is too short,

Be happy,

because

You have a heart

With no desires.


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