ZOROASTRIAN GENOCIDE 2
I am not trying
To be an enigma
If one turns back
The pages of history
One will read of
Genocide taking place
In civilized society
Zoroastrianism is no exception
Is part...
Of Mice and Men
Women are not to
Be kicked around
Or put them on
Shelf for later use
Not either to be maimed raped
Or sexually abused. There are far greater
Priorities than saving
Atash...
ODE TO OUR ZOROASTRIAN FOREFATHERS 2
The pages of yesterday
Cannot be revised
But the pages of
Tomorrow are blank
And you hold the pen
Make it happen
If you can
Zoroastrians (Forefathers)
Of old were as good...
Pause Chill Think
What a hooplah
Is being created
For the underground
Construction of a
Railway which
Will affect our
Sacred sites
Has one ever
Given it a thought?
What happens
When the Zoroastrians
Become extinct or a
Vanishing...
Fire Temples & Agiaries
Dear Mr Kotwal & al
Hang up your
Priestly garbs
Do not pretend
To be pious
And pray near
The Holy Flame
'Cause you guys
Do not have a spine
To "Play The...
HOW WE TREAT
We are how we treat each
Other when the day is done
We are peace, We are war
We are how we treat each other
And nothing more---...
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