light needs darkness to shine

Debut Poetry Collection 2023

(Author), Mehran Hashemi

“light needs darkness to shine” is a poetry collection, or better said, it’s the seasons, motions, and emotions of living. it’s a journey of love, passion, depression, and healing.

the author lives in iran and hasn’t been able to visit any other country despite how much he would love to travel around the world, but poetry made his wish come true!

with words, he was able to visit his inner world and, in the darkness, find the light. it made him realize how bright his inner light shines.

and now, at this very moment, when you are holding his book in your hands, he hopes to lighten your heart, he hopes you believe that your inner light shines brightly too!

drinking ink

2nd Poetry Collection 2024

(Author), Mehran Hashemi

“drinking ink” is a collection of short and micro poems, prose and quotes about love, longing, desires, loss, raw emotions, and inner peace.
the book includes five chapters;

  • sweet juice
  • red wine
  • purple ink
  • dark coffee
  • water

each drink tastes different and leaves different impacts on the reader.
the author hopes the reader enjoys drinking his thoughts!

Drinking Ink by Mehran Hashemi

caged hope

3rd Poetry Collection 2024

(Author), Mehran Hashemi

“caged hope” is a mini poetry collection including short revolutionary pieces against the regime politics of the author’s homeland.

the author is trying to picture the pain and struggle of his people, mostly the women with the art of his poetry.

this collection is thought-provoking and eye-opening and gives you a better view of what truly is happening inside his country.

Caged Hope
Mehran Hashemi مهران هاشمی