Persepolis by Laurence Neill

Sayat Nova's Kamancha performed by Gevorg Dabagian.

PERSEPOLIS

Eternal wind has ravaged fallen stone.
Fires fade ...Stars blaze on alone
Alexander's armies colonise the sky
His legend grows You linger here, unknown.

Enflamed by women, wine and dance
They razed your altar ...snatched up burning brand
And with malicious pleasure they destroyed
what ruled supreme from Thebes to Samarkand.

A shepherd leans against your ruined walls.
His sheep feast well, within your banquet halls.
Persepolis, the silent sands have swirled.
Your relics strew the corners of the world.


© Laurence Neill, 2009

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[zaza90100]

.meraviglioso....

note meravigliose danzano con amore,

bellissime immagini colorate col cuore.

ciao Gugulia,

splendido video, francesco.-

[gugulia]

@zaza90100 grazie mille francesco

[GAIASDREAMER]

Like the music - really good.

[gugulia]

@GAIASDREAMER glad you enjoyed it

[Hallbergrussy]

superb!

[gugulia]

@Hallbergrussy thanks from both of us

[zzausel]

Dabaghyan, master of masters

[gugulia]

@tinydaffodil1 many many thanks

[tinydaffodil1]

great work!

thanks. blessings to you.

[Azarirani]

Good Job. Best wishes