Where
are you?
Around me
in books
on screens
a picture, an image.
Has – ret. A small word
Emotions
so many
in the waters
over the bridge.
A bridge? From here to there
– binding,
bringing together.
Nostalgia
longing
to me it is hasret. Mine.
Note:
- Hasret means nostalgia, longing. I saw it in a title of a song and I loved how it sounded. I have to thank Merve Oflaz who introduced me to this composer and Dincer Demir who gave me the exact definition of the word.
Here is the music and its title that inspired the poem:
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You are bridging out to a new culture and language and making it your own.
Way to go, Vicky!
Thank you so much, Naomi! Such a beautiful language and country, has captured my heart : ) I wish I could speak more languages, each one has its own beauty!
Many thanks,
Vicky
Love it! Love the power of single words…to read the word and then let it do its work inside us … It’s almost purifying.
Hugs, dear Vicky
Thank you so so much, dear Sirja! I am so happy you liked it : )
Inspiring and touching Vicky!! Loved reading it
Çok teşekkür ederim, Asli!
Dear Vicky,
Music has always inspired me to write poems, draw pictures and even write blog posts:) We have lots of things in common:) It’s great to have a friend like you. You really are creative in many ways.
By the way, thank you very much for the kind mention.
Cheers,
Merve Oflaz
Thank you so so much, Merve!
I would love to read some of your poems, if you like! And see your drawings..I wish I could draw too : ) I am very happy we are friends as well!
Big hugs,
Vicky
It’s commonly agreed that the right side of the human brain works well with “art” i.e. music, drawing, poetry, imagination… etc. And what you do is to use right brain which touches the left, in which the academic side functions. The song itself, the title of the poem activates the imagination and helps the reader remember each individual lexical items used in the poem. You helped me a lot have a journey towards my nostalgia.
“Where are you?” is the sort of a question of which answer will be attempted to be seeked for anyone in life. “You” in the question could well be the beloved, the places where people have memories, or anything else.
Thank you Vicky, for the lovely poem attached with the lovely music.
Good job… 🙂
Dear Turgut,
Many many thanks and all my appreciation for your wonderful comment. I love how you perceived the poem…I am so happy you liked it!
Best wishes,
Vicky