Life has wings with the vastness of death; dedicated to the mourners of Bam - 2004-01-02. With Sohrab Sepehri, in memory of the desert city of Bam and its good people. We sang of death in the foothills, a cloud over the mountain, birds at the edge of life: "Without you, I was a sea to the outside, a gaze to the horizon, and a voice to the desert." We were going, the earth feared us and time rained upon the cold... My city is not Kashan. My city is lost. I have built a house on the other side of the night... And if there were no death, our hands would search for something... And let us not ask where we are, let us smell the fresh hospital's scent... And let us not fear death. Death is not the end of the dove. Death is not the reverse of a cicada. Death flows in the mind of the acacia. Death resides in the pleasant climate of thought. Death speaks of the essence of the village night from the morning. Death comes to the mouth with a bunch of grapes. Death sings in the red-throated voice. Death is responsible for the beauty of the butterfly's wing. Death sometimes picks basil. Death sometimes drinks vodka. Sometimes it sits in the shade and looks at us. And we all know that the lungs of pleasure are full of the oxygen of death.
Life Has Wings with the Vastness of Death; Dedicated to the Mourners of Bam - 2004-01-02
This article reflects on the themes of life and death, particularly in the context of the city of Bam and its people. It uses poetic language to explore the relationship between existence and mortality, emphasizing that death is an integral part of life. The piece serves as a tribute to those affected by tragedy in Bam.
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📰 What Happened
The article reflects on the themes of life and death, particularly in relation to the tragic events that affected the city of Bam. It serves as a poetic tribute to the people of Bam, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life and mortality.
- The city of Bam was devastated by an earthquake in December 2003, leading to significant loss of life.
- The article uses poetic language to explore existential themes, highlighting the beauty and inevitability of death.
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📚 Background
Bam was struck by a devastating earthquake in December 2003, resulting in thousands of deaths and extensive destruction. The event prompted national and international humanitarian responses.
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