Uncle Reza by Lamiya Safarova, 9 (Dedicated to Reza, the world-famous Azeri photographer from Iran and Lamiya's good friend.) Uncle Reza, How dear you are. You're from the other side1 and I, from this, Our language is the same, Azerbaijani. I am a poet and you, an intellectual. You're from the other side and I, from this. Both well-mannered and sincere, Uncle Reza, how dear you are to me. Don't be so tender-hearted and sensitive, This tender heart of yours will make you grow old sooner. Your steadiness is a model for me. Lamiya will never forget you. Both well-mannered and sincere, Uncle Reza, how dear you are to me. Footnote: 1 "Other side" means Southern Azerbaijan which is in Iran. The country was divided into North and South in 1813 and 1828. The northern part where Lamiya lives is called the Republic of Azerbaijan; the southern part where Reza comes from is in Iran. Reza met Lamiya last year when he was taking photos for National Geographic Magazine. Back to - Lamiya Safarova Index Home | About Azeri | Learn Azeri | Arabic Script | Contact us © Azerbaijan International. Copyright since 2003. All rights reserved.