From the book: “The Indian Green Parrot“
Kianush’s poem “In the Birdcage” poignantly uses the imagery of a beautiful nightingale trapped within a cage to explore themes of freedom, beauty, and the bittersweet consequences of possessing extraordinary gifts. The nightingale, renowned for its melodious song and exquisite appearance, finds itself imprisoned precisely because of these qualities. The vivid imagery of the bird behind bars, its vibrant beauty subdued and its song restricted, serves as a powerful metaphor for the way in which the very traits that make someone special can sometimes lead to their confinement.
For children reading this poem, it offers a valuable lesson in understanding the complexities of life: that beauty and talent are precious, but they can also come with challenges. The poem gently introduces young readers to the idea that freedom is a fundamental need for all creatures, and that true appreciation of beauty lies in allowing it to flourish unhindered.
در قفس
،بلبل در قفس
،دور از باغ گل
بر قلب کوچک
.داری داغ گل
تنها و غمگین
میخوانی آواز؛
جانت میسوزد
.از شوق پرواز
،یک فنجان آب
،یک ظرف ارزن
یک دنیای تنگ
.از چوب و آهن
میدانی اگر
،زیبا نبودی
توی این قفس
!تنها نبودی
آوازت اگر
،دلنشین نبود
حال و روزتو
!دیگر این نبود
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