Mehdi Akhavan-Sales

Mehdi Akhavān-Sāles or Akhavān-Sāless (1928, Mashhad, Iran — 1990, Tehran, Iran), pen name M. Omid (م. امید, Hope) was a prominent Iranian poet. He is one of the pioneers of Free Verse (New Style Poetry) in Persian language. Quotes Your greetings they'll ignore. With their heads resting on their chests, They seek warmth from their breasts, None affords to lift a head to greet the guests. Vision is limited, The road's dark and slick. Your extended friendly hand is refused, Not because they are confused; They rather keep their hands where they are warmed. It is frightfully cold. Do not be alarmed... Akhavan-Sales (1956) Winter; Quoted in website devoted to the poet, 2013 The leafless orchardIs alone day and nightWith his pure and sad silence. Poem The Leafless Garden; Quoted in website devoted to the poet, 2013 The breath coming out of your chest Turns into a dark cloud And stands like a wall In front of your eyes Cited in: Newsweek (2009). Vol. 153-154. p. 548 External links Category:1990 deaths Category:Poets from Iran