Dastgīram na-konīd Persian 2026

The poetry collection “Do Not Arrest Me” by Akbar Falahzadeh, published by Asemana in March 2026, portrays contemporary human beings confronted with pain, oppression, fear, and social suffering; individuals who often find no escape yet continue to struggle to preserve freedom, life, and hope.

The poems in this collection depict people facing different forms of violence and erasure: from nameless arrests and anxiety-filled streets to the stories of women who have experienced poverty, coercion, and violence in childhood, youth, or adulthood. The poet gives voice to lives pushed to the margins: children growing up in search of a piece of bread, women fleeing forced marriages or domestic violence, and people who become victims of an atmosphere of fear and injustice.

The world of these poems is filled with grief and loss; streets overshadowed by death and memories of people who have fallen like autumn leaves. Yet “Do Not Arrest Me” is not merely a narrative of darkness. At a deeper level, it is a collection about resistance and the power of life; about human beings who, even in the face of oppressive forces, do not lose the ability to experience joy, dance, hope, and rise again.

In this collection, Akbar Falahzadeh uses a simple yet vivid language to portray the confrontation between death and life. Although violence attempts to silence humanity, life continues to find ways to grow and endure. “Do Not Arrest Me” is both a testimony to human suffering and a celebration of resilience, the pursuit of freedom, and humanity’s endless desire to remain alive.