Dear Persia: I am holding you in my heart.

[TygrBright]

Dear Persia-

Land of ancient beauty.

Cradle of civilization.

Dear place, of immense history and innumerable contributions to the legacy of human creativity.

Dear people, with so many brilliant hearts and minds, and so much tragedy and suffering.

This American never wanted my country to be part of your long agony.

I always hoped that your determination to define Persia's identity and destiny in your own terms would lead to another great flowering of culture and intellect and leadership in the world.

I still hope that.

And I am so, so, sorry that I can do so little to prevent those in power, here in America, from adding to your pain.

I will not stop trying.

And you will be in my heart always.

Doostet daram, khoda ba to bashad.

sadly,
Bright

[Tim S]

1. ❤️

[markie]

2. if you haven't seen this post

it is a good expression of what we feel and all should know


https://democraticunderground.com/1016424512

[TygrBright]

3. Thanks for posting that. Much more eloquent and detailed! n/t

[babylonsister]

4. Rec'd. Thanks, awful, and now

we really suck through no fault of our own.

Those young students. I need an explanation why they were a target, though anything they say will never be good enough. Or believed.

[kimbutgar]

5. I know several people in my life from Persia/Iraq and my heart goes out to them mourning what's going on

Today in Iran, Our mechanic a family friend is from iran who came here in the early 80’s after the revolution and he voted repuke but now he is viewing the events of the last 4 days and is now mixed in his feelings

[Aussie105]

6. Such a heartfelt post, it makes you weep.

The barbarians from the west will do untold damage, while declaring Truth, Justice and their warped image of God are on their side.

"Doostet daram, khoda ba to bashad."

Translates to:

"I love you, may God be with you."