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Messiah

by Parviz Mir Mokri

I’ve reached the end of the universe
A little tavern where the Messiah drinks wine
And the poet writes his lines
And the cracked lips of Judah
In a desire for another kiss
Burn so badly
Enough to blush the beloved’s cheeks

Translated by Mahnaz Badihian

About the Author

Parviz Mir Mokri is an Iranian-Canadian poet and is one of the founders of an Iranian writers’ society in Canada. He has published three poetry books, most recently Footprint of Insanity.