Reminiscence

A freshly picked white Jasmine flower,
Oh what a wonderful scent! I remember…

Summer afternoon and garden
freshly sprinkled geraniums border
up on wetted steps,
the white Jasmine pot on the deck

On a red Turkoman* rug spread

familiar round metal tray,
a glass of tea and cubes of sugar,
the daily newspaper, the magnifier,
and Oshno** of my grandmother

On the high table all is set

Big samovar, still singing!
Fifty years following,

Delicate Jasmine flower…

Nasrin Yavari

* a type of antique hand knotted Persian rug
http://www.rugart.biz/about-rugs.html
** name of brand for tiny cigarettes in white flat box
http://www.irtobacco.com/portal/products.html