English Poetry Translated From Persian : Superb

Ahmad Shamlou (I am to live, to Love, Part 1) 
In the hostile darkness-
of this sinister place,
in the exile of Earth 

I am to stay, yes!

I, I’ve made up my mind.
I want to stand besides
all those who called
for me in resort;

And, with all those-
who opened me their doors.
-.-.-.-

Here, yes! I am set to stay,
with all I met and are to praise.
with all who set my heart ablaze.

I want to stay, to wander around,
I want to search, to find in awe.
I have made up my mind,
I shall stay to decide:
Who am I?


Translation: Maryam Dilmaghani, Fall 2012, Halifax