Iranians, Aryans, Persians,
what is in a name given?
Their history spanning
thousands of years today
their culture almost hidden
under a newer faith ruling
and dresses not being worn
their music not danced to
the glory of an empire
casts a shadow over
their modern times
of a proud people
who suffer still today
under the harsh rulers
under bombs falling
they need a way out
out of tyranny shown
out of war now brought
out of decline enacted
into pride and promise.
A.G. Munson
