Manouchehr Atashi
He was born in 1931 in Dashtestan, Bushehr province. His poetry is the poetry of the revolting warrior of the humiliated southern tribesman. He takes his work seriously and although attached to his native birthplace his poems are universal scope. In his later works Atashi has relaxed his rhythm and has moved toward direct expression of emotion…. more
One morning
– One true morning –
If the sun rises according to your wishes;
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Daggers, kisses and treaties
(The White Wild Horse)
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Manouchehr Atashi is known for Tranquility in the Presence of Others (1972), The Green Cold (2002) and The Mirror of the Soul (2002)…. more
Manouchehr Atashi is a rare poet who has created a special language and diction in modern poetry. Born in the warm southern coastal region and with vivid image of the desert environment and tribal life, his poems are the poems of the fighting horsemen. He combines the coloring of sincere experience with various episodes, which gives a charming tincture to his poems…. more