0045 In Honour Of Ahmad Shamlu, Poet, Teacher Poem by Michael Shepherd
0045 In Honour Of Ahmad Shamlu, Poet, Teacher
She so loved Him
was so beloved of Him
that He spoke to her and said
my beloved
ask of Me whatsoever you wish
and she said
without hesitation
my Lord,
fill my life
with difficulty
for at those times
I cry out
for You
and feel nearest to You
and if, for the working-out
of my own destiny
or for the love of Your world
must I be born again
have me born
in the most difficult of times
in the most difficult of places
and make me a man
that I may walk barefoot
and bloody
with only one leg
over a path of swords
This was beautiful Michael....it was simply beautiful.
An interesting piece Michael. I was not familiar with his work. I shall have to remedy that.
This is beautiful Michael! Yes, it makes perfect sense. What a wonderful poem. Sincerely, Mary
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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An incredible tribute to an incredible man. Now and again history throw up the occassional genius, and Ahmad was certainly one. I have seen some of his films, but I have never got around to his poetry as yet. Great Stuff Micheal.