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16 Martyrs of Iran In sacred ghazals, martyrs of Iran Die for verse. (They’re all martyrs of Iran.) The poet struck the beat upon his back; His spiked belt buckled martyrs of Iran. Though I pray for you, I’m far from dying. It’s impossible, martyrs of Iran. Her name, “Neda,” means voice.The whole world hears Her silence.We’re all martyrs of Iran. Made-up American superheroes Prove no match for real martyrs of Iran. Killed with the Shah, my uncle’s not among True political martyrs of Iran. Forget their sins in this transient world. The spilled blood absolves martyrs of Iran. Basiji kids buy toy Evin prisons Where you torture doll-martyrs of Iran. The thread of incense spelled Allah’s ninetyNine names, linked to all martyrs of Iran. One aunt shows me dark bags under her eyes, Another wrinkles . . . (martyrs of Iran). 17 Outside Iran, Ali reigns among best Worst-death Karbala martyrs of Iran. “Dear Roger, WeT’ank you for this poem For our kids. Love, All Mot’ers of Iran.” ...

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