{"id":5222,"date":"2026-05-07T16:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peykmagazine.com\/en\/?p=5222"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:01:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:01:28","slug":"from-the-blood-of-our-nations-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/peykmagazine.com\/en\/2026\/05\/07\/from-the-blood-of-our-nations-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Blood of our Nation\u2019s Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>From the Blood of our Nation\u2019s Youth\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Keith Thomas<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Aaref Ghazvini composed\u00a0<i>From the Blood of our Nation\u2019s Youth<\/i>\u00a0well over a century ago during the Iranian Constitutional Revolution, but his lines have been used to voice the frustration and patriotism felt by Iranians up to the present day. Part lament, part rally cry, this masterpiece blends classical symbols of Persian poetry with enduring grievances over unjust exploitation of the country\u2019s natural resources, violent implementation of rigid ideologies by domestic factions, and losses incurred through involvement of foreign powers. The poet remained true to the principles expressed in this work, albeit with a growing sense of melancholy throughout his lifetime as his vision for a just, prosperous society was not fully realized. It is my hope that one day Iranians will be able to read this poem without relating it to their own lived experiences, but rather with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the sacrifices made by previous generations on their behalf.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The rhyme and rhythm of the Persian original are maintained across much of the English translation, enabling the lines of the poem to be read in either language interchangeably.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong>From the Blood of our Nation\u2019s Youth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Tulips bloom from the blood of our nation\u2019s youth where they lay<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Grieving these toppled trees, the cypress stoops in dismay<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">In the flower\u2019s shade the nightingale seeks a safe place to stay<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Bare like me, sorrow\u2019s torn all the flower\u2019s clothes away<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Every shyster and advisor is a crooked pawn<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">They stole all the silver and gold away from Iran<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">We weren\u2019t even left with a broken home; it\u2019s all gone<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Oh Lord, give the poor their rights; have the wealthy\u2019s withdrawn<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p2\">For the sake of our tears, turn over every leaf and stone<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Cherish our home soil if you have a fistful to call your own<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Keep your backbone and think of days worse than those you\u2019ve known<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Use your chest to protect the rest from blows the foe has thrown<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p2\">I moan in pain, having been struck by the enemy\u2019s blast<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Any man afraid of death deserves to be declassed<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">In Lover\u2019s Roulette, you could lose it all once the die is cast<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">If you claim you\u2019re a man, now\u2019s the time to prove it at last<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Aaref never propped himself up with a crutch, not a chance<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Like Khayyam, he made pacts with none but a wine glass, not a chance<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">His heart lost to naught but the tips of God\u2019s locks, not a chance<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">He never chose shame over his good name, not a chance<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Such indecency, cruel world!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Such vulgarity, cruel world!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Steeped in enmity, cruel world!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">You\u2019ve no belief, nor morality, cruel world!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p5\"><i>Aaref Ghazvini<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\" 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