O You, who are aware of both the hidden and the revealed,
In the palace of this world’s cup, like a king,
O sovereign over all dominion and the realms of this world,
O light that brightens the lonely nights,
O healer and savior, act and show Your mercy,
Assist the helpless narrator and grant him Your aid.
The element of art, in any form or language, has the power to break the silence of the heart, and that which cannot be expressed in ordinary language can be conveyed through the language of art, which is interwoven with countless mysteries and symbols. Poetry is one of the most beautiful forms of art, and most of our people engage with poetry on a daily basis. However, few seek to uncover the true poet and the values and inherent capabilities of authentic poetry. Despite this, many poems are not easily understood, and no specific meaning can be derived from them. This ambiguity, as poets would say, is one of the many qualities of poetry, because if a poem were entirely clear and left no ambiguity or hidden meanings in the reader's mind, it would no longer be poetry—it would simply be a form of verse with a message. However, the complexity of some poems in the realms of the mind is such that unraveling them and finding a path through their content requires deep thought and reflection.
In this book, an attempt has been made to convey the essence to the reader with special finesse and poetic maneuvers, and the writer has never fallen into the trap of ambiguous language.
The evaluation and critique of this book are entrusted to the experts and critics.
Ali Mehdi Karami (Rawi) Winter 1999
You spoke of the flaws in wine; now speak of its art.
Do not reject wisdom for the sake of a few ordinary hearts.
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