World Wide Window

Azadi Monument, Tehran, IRAN

One day I discovered I could see Iran through my window
An awesome sight, throngs of people
old and determined, young and defiant
So many, they dwarfed the capital’s grand monuments
Filling the streets, the squares, the parks
Jewel bright flashes of green everywhere

I had never really looked at Iran before
Now I found it mesmerising: I couldn’t look away
The scenes changed, peaceful green scorched by fiery orange,
stained with bloody red. Surrounded by dark shadows
Strong, noble green prevailed
Day by day it became the colour of Iran

Around the world, people were drawn to the window
Day after day we watched
We wrote tiny messages of support
Maybe they would realise they were not alone
We bore witness. We watched and waited

Life away from the window began to lose its colour
I sat in my grey world and stared at Iran,
hungry for any glimpse of green
Time goes by, still we watch and wait
Infinite confetti of hope and friendship, sympathy and love
rains onto Iran from a million windows

Letter Templates

Just wanted to let you know that I have added some new pages to my blog. They are letter templates for those occasions when words can sometimes fail you. I noticed that quite a few visitors arrive here having searched for ‘letter of sympathy’ or ‘wishing someone well’ so I hope they will come in handy.

There are three templates with examples at the moment, and if I get any specific requests or come up with some new ideas I will add to the collection from time to time.

Leave me a comment if you have a particular type of letter in mind that you would like to see added.