Persian Poem Cards

Description: “I do not belong to this world of dust. I am a bird in heaven’s garden.” - Rumi (A 13th-century Persian poet, scholar, and Sufi mystic) This piece recreates the spiritual aesthetic of the poem by combining Persian Nastaliq calligraphy with Persian geometric patterns used in architectural mosaics. www.silkminds.com

Description: The text is part of a Persian poem by the famous Persian poet Khayyam.

Description: Part of a beautiful poem by Molana.

Description: Nowruz (Norouz) is the Iranian New Year. It is celebrated worldwide by various ethno-linguistic groups usually around March 21, the first day of spring. Nowruz has Iranian and Zoroastrian origins; Yet it has been celebrated in many other countries such as :Turkey, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, etc. Norouz or Persian new year is an ancient and the most important celebration of year for Iranians. Persian calligraphy is a delight to the sight and cherishes the eyes. It's noble and the letters are softly curved in each word, you won't find such a beauty everywhere. The poet of this poem, Omar Khayyam, was a Persian mathematician, philosopher, and poet. His poetry is better known in the West than any other non-Western poet.

Description: Rumi quote: Fortunate is he who does not carry envy as a companion.

Description: Translation: Never heard a more appealing voice than love A memory that stays in this spinning galaxy (Hafez e Shirazi, Iran)

Description: Translation of this poem written in Persian calligraphy: Life is the beautiful scene for our art. Everybody sings their song and leave the scene. Good for those people will remember their songs.