The Dissident Prophet

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Bijan Pedram born in July 1959 is a poet shaped by profound highs and lows. His journey began in Iran where he actively participated in the 1979 Iranian Revolution driven by hope for change. However this hope turned to disillusionment as an oppressive regime emerged leading to the loss of his education and social rights.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>In 1986 seeking a brighter future Bijan left Iran for studies abroad and eventually settled in California where he worked in pharmaceutical drug discovery merging his scientific passion with a desire to make a difference.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Over the past 45 years he has penned poetry that reflects his experiences of life love resilience and the bittersweet nature of exile. Each poem serves as a testament to his journey and the hope for peace and freedom for all.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This anthology intertwines themes of life love loss and regeneration. The imagery captures fleeting moments of beauty often tinged with melancholy inviting readers to reflect on their own relationships and memories. Each poem is a rich tapestry of emotion waiting for your gaze to bring it to life.</span></p>