Khatoon, Countess, Flamingo Book by Mehrdad Esmaeilpoor

In "Khatoon, Countess, Flamingo" by Mehrdad Esmaeilpoor, the phone receives a jolt, and the weariness intensifies at the sight of worn carpet fragments. The protagonist, confronted with a long list, finds solace only in the enduring allure of clouds and fountains. Contemplating the monotony of carpets and their beginnings and endings, the character questions past happiness and grapples with the current sense of malaise, pondering whether it is a valid excuse. The closing lines paint a vivid picture of exhaustion, with thoughts culminating in a secluded cabin in a forest—a place devoid of a significant other, adorned with fleeting images that flicker like flames before fading into the uncertainties of the future. As the character closes their eyes, a cascade of memories mingles with the weariness, prompting a reflection on the elusive nature of happiness.

• Pages: 84
• Genre: Short story
• ISBN: 9786225460027
• Persian Title: کتاب خاتون، کنتس، فلامینگو اثر مهرداد اسماعیل پور