Imam Ali Poem by Nassy Fesharaki

Imam Ali

The news of woman,
"Married, had boyfriend! "

Woman got pregnant,
And gave birth to angel.

Each of men has claim:
"I am the child's father! "

Long ago, such a thing,
Never would be published:
"Which man is in righteous? "

Everyone who reads this,
Can comment, interpret!

Mine has root in childhood,
I heard this, and speak:
"Women went, complained,
About wives and husbands,
Men have four, women one! "

The Imam at that time,
Was Ali, quite wise.

He ordered: "Bring pot,
Each woman took glass,
Poured water, in the pot! "

All obeyed, one by one,
Then Ali declared: "Now,
Take back the exact same! "

Fell their jaws:
"We cannot…"

Asked question for judgement:
"Which of men has fathered? "

I sit back with laughter,
Look at life, and changes!