To the Hostage-Taker in Sydney

Twenty years ago you sent me your book:
A divan of lyrics in the style of Khomeini,
And  now with taking hostages in Sydney
You walk in his footsteps again

Is there a link between mullahs and delusion?
Is the person who calls himself the voice of God
Similar to a psychotic who hears delusional voices?

The Iranian Revolution made many mullahs delusional.
They created catastrophe everywhere:
Tragedies mingled with comedies.

Three deaths, four injuries
And raising an Islamic Caliphate’s flag
Against the window of Lindt Chocolate Café.
Is it not a mixture of catastrophe with comedy?
Is it not a sign of anachronism?
Should I cry or laugh?
Should I laugh or cry?

It will not be long before Iran
Will have a separation of religion and state,
And those who call themselves the voice of God
Will be sent to psychiatrists.
Because those who really need “guardians”
Are not eighty million Iranians
But a group of delusional mullahs.

Majid Naficy
December 16, 2014