Cartoon: The Tyrant and the Parrot

I have been reading the book The Rich Merchant and the Parrot(based on a poem by Rumi, the Persian Poet) And at the end of the book I always ask my son: ” So, what mattered the most to the parrot? ” and He responds …every time:

“To be Free”

At age 4, there is wisdom in those three words uttered by a young mind… that even he can understand the most basic human need.  I am proud of him. More so, I am proud of anyone (especially the brave Iranian brothers and sisters) crying out, demonstrating and fighting for that basic right.

Kaveh

Originally written on July 10th, 2009

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The Tyrant and the Parrot©2009 Kaveh Adel