حقیقت ساده

Simple Truth


by Majid Naficy

As you see the flower

You say "wow" and sit

Near the terracotta pot

And stare at new petals

Like a humming bird.

I tilt the pitcher

And as the water

Washes the dusty leaves

I surrender to this simple truth

That you see beauty everywhere

And become mesmerized in the moment.



I am ashamed of myself.

Everyday I put on

The Same old jacket

And carry the watering can

To the patio.

I open the door

Like a sleepy prison guard,

And pour the water like piddle

Not ever noticing

A single budding rose.

January 25, 2007