Monthly Archives: June 2019

Song of the Countryside

Posted on June 30, 2019 by hazinedar

Just when the grass is fading, Face down, I lie. Such a flurry on the ground, Ants always my friends. On my hands, ladybirds land, So endearing. Fly, fly, I say. They fly. Even the breath of Pan is warm, … Continue reading →

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Wandering Aspirations

Posted on June 25, 2019 by hazinedar

I Silently bow your neck to The executioner of fate; Do not pity yourself or regret the days to come, Close your eyes, focus: At the very last minute, before the final blow, Be a flower, a bird, a smile. … Continue reading →

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In Vivo

Posted on June 21, 2019 by hazinedar

Do not look at the sea from your window, You’ll believe blues are beautiful. You lose the colours From afar. You have a bed, It’s with you, When you fall asleep, you lose it. Özdemir Asaf (1923-1981). In Vivo. Translated … Continue reading →

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Joy

Posted on June 20, 2019 by hazinedar

I wouldn’t harm Bees in hives, Birds in nests; I live modestly Under my hat. Out of joy, for no reason, I laugh in the streets; This mad enthusiasm, I just feel it. I can’t stay silent Like the dead … Continue reading →

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Close

Posted on June 18, 2019 by hazinedar

If light falls on you, do not step on it. It gets closer, you are frightened. If you try to clean a stain, It stays, you are out. A shadow, where does it go. Moves with your eyes, you look. … Continue reading →

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Pebble

Posted on June 13, 2019 by hazinedar

When I think of you A pebble warms up inside me A bird lands on my heart’s edge A poppy suddenly blossoms A poppy unseen bleeds When I think of you A plum tree is garlanded Starts turning madly Disentangles … Continue reading →

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Children

Posted on June 11, 2019 by hazinedar

If a child cries In Asia In Africa In the world The child is our child If crying children laugh In Asia In Africa In the world The world is our world Orhon Murat Arıburnu (1920-1989). Çocuk. Translated from the … Continue reading →

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Seasons

Posted on June 6, 2019 by hazinedar

The opening chords of autumn, Deep, The music of sorrow begins as summer ends. From all corners of this coast, Deep, The arrhythmic music of melancholic days. We are ensnared by the melancholy of the sea and mountains, Let the … Continue reading →

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