The Man Who Stayed

Dedicated to the International Iranian singer, Farhad Mehrad.

Once there was a man

Whom they said he had no plan

He lived not for wealth

He lived not for fame

He lived to talk of a pain

The pain of a tired people

The pain which made them vulnerable 

He sang to inform human beings

To not fight for foolish material things

He spoke 5 languages to send his message

Many ignored him like a poor in a passage

He sang to convince human for unity

To make an effort to remove the poverty

But poor was him!

The people who ignored thinking

The people who only wanted "drinking"

Found him strange to be listened to

He died while few noticed to

I find it my duty to introduce this John Lennon of my country

I guess if he wasn't Iranian

Many music halls were named after his honesty

And poor my people who are infamous in the world

I wish they gain the respect

Once they had in the world

"Farhad" didn't rift a mountain

To show his care for his people

He stayed with them during the war

He ignored to leave his country and sing for wealth

While the youth of his country

Were falling like leaves

P.S: Farhad playing " I believe to my soul"

Author's Note

See Farhad in this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NivuY5Dc2c

Reviews

[Temperance]

This is quite a tribute to a man who did so much for the people yet, received so little. This speaks to many people around the world who perform multiple types of tasks and are rarely acknowledge for their work. We life in a self-absorbed narcissistic society. It's people like you who bring light to those who have done so much. Very nice write my friend. I haven't been on this cite very often for quite a while so have missed so many of the posted poems. I hope to get back at it soon but, life tends to get in the way. Keep up the good work! Temp

[Nima.Hope]

Dear Temp, thank you very much for your kind and caring words. The truth of the world's media is that those who deserve,are not acknowledged.
I feel the quality of my work has came down, because recently I chose to be the voice of my people and the latest poems mostly were a "free verse". I'll try to keep up dear friend.
All the best wishes for you
Good luck

[Temperance]

We all tend to take a different path at times. Usually because we are called to do so. I’ve been more in involved with my church which has taken up what
Used to be idle time. I am so much happier for it. However, I do miss writing and am looking forward to getting back to it. Take care my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

This is a very thoughtful tribute to a man who cared deeply about his beliefs, focusing more on the message of peace and harmony than monetary gain. We live sadly in times where money speaks volumes and values aren't given the same attention. Beautifully conveyed Nima. Your message gets through in the most poetic way and it touched me.

Chris

[Nima.Hope]

The way world has treated many people has been same through the times and money speaks always. Yesterday was Farhad's death 20th Anniversary. For 15 years he was banned from singing( because of censorship in Persia).
Thanks for your comment dear Chris. Farhad and I really appreciate it.

[Chris Shaw]

How tragic to be banned from singing. May he RIP eternally.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

In any country...no matter the language....people often just don't listen to the song of peace and love.
Money and chasing it...presents often a disregard for human life.
the last three lines are so tight and impactful
j.

[Nima.Hope]

That's a sad fact that people do not like thinking. I often laugh at people that are always trying for more money but they do not use it for their calm and comfort and only save it in their accounts in bank.
Thanks Jacob. I really appreciate your review.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This is a wonderful tribute Nima. The world is filled with great people that many are unaware of because of cultural differences. We fail to recognize how much more we are alike despite the things that may separate us. Art in its many forms is a universal language defined by it empathy. To know love and sorrow, hope and dream in the many different societies in this world all one needs to do is view their art. It is in that special quality we see our true humanity and what unites us as a species. Thank you Nima for sharing your art in words with us. And also educating us in a remarkable human being and singer named Farhad Mehrad.

[Nima.Hope]

Thanks a billion Carlos for your wise and kind words which I completely agree with you on. You can see Farhad in 1970's on the link in author's note. If you search is bio on wikipedia, you will be amazed that a singer like him is underrated in the world's media.
Thanks again