From the book: “The Language of Things“
Kianush’s poem “Light” is a masterful exploration of a theme deeply relatable to children: the fear of darkness. Through vivid imagery, Kianush personifies darkness as a menacing giant that engulfs everything in its path, creating a sense of dread and unease that many children experience when the night falls. The darkness, described as closing its mouth over everything, becomes a powerful symbol of the unknown and the fearful aspects of night. However, the poem swiftly transitions to a comforting resolution with the introduction of the ‘child of sunlight’ hanging in the middle of the ceiling; a simple yet profound metaphor for a light bulb.
Kianush beautifully captures the relief and security that a simple light can bring, transforming the frightening night into a peaceful and welcoming space. The poem gently reassures children that no matter how overwhelming the darkness may seem, there is always a source of light that can chase it away. Through this poetic journey from fear to comfort, children learn that courage and reassurance often come in the simplest of forms, making the night less daunting and more magical.
چراغ
تیرگی شامگاه
به روشنی چیره شد
آینه آسمان
از نفسش تیره شد
غول شب آمد به خشم
تاختن آغاز کرد
تا بخورد هرچه هست
غار دهان باز کرد
از همه چیزها
رنگ رفت، نور رفت
جنبش و آواز رفت
حال رفت، شور رفت
:تا که به دل چشم گفت
«! تار شدم، نور نیست»
چشم به او گفت: «نور
.از من و تو دور نیست
اگر چه باز آفتاب»
به چاه مغرب گریخت
اگر چه شب از دهان
بر آسمان قیر ریخت
هست به دامان سقف»
بچهای از آفتاب
تیرگی از نور او
«.دور شود با شتاب
:گفت به دست تو دل
!فکر من زار کن»
بچه خورشید را
«.به مهر بیدار کن
دست تو آرام داد
فشاری بر کلید
خندهی تابان من
سینه شب را درید
بچهای از آفتاب
هستم و نامم چراغ
چهرهی من تابناک
سینهام از مهر داغ
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