Father of the Turks

"Oh the child of the Turkish future! The might you need exists in the noble blood in your veins!"

Father; I know, you said don't be a hopeless child!

I don't cry so my hope doesn't leave me with every tear

Father; I know, you said, don't wait for a savior, be the one.

I know I owe you all my rights as a woman.

Father; I know, you said, Peace at home, Peace in the World.

but I can't find the peace for a long time

Father, I fear!

But our Anthem starts with "Fear not!"

And youth won't let you down.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and strong words written Beren. I agree with your words.
(Father, I fear!
But our Anthem starts with "Fear not!"
And youth won't let you down)
We cannot allow life to lock us in. Always go forward. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Beren]

Thank you so much for your visiting and taking time to read and comment! Much appreciated!

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poem my friend and you are welcome.

[Martiya Daman]

This is POWER! This is FIRE! We don’t fall, we don’t run! Even if fear screams, we scream LOUDER! The world can shake, but we STAND! Hope is our armor, courage is our sword! WE ARE THE SAVIORS! WE WON’T STOP TILL THE END!!!

Even if we are scared to fly and crash to the STORMS in the SKIES, WE DON'T CARE AND SOAR THERE AND SHOW THE WORLD WHO WE ARE!!! Beautiful write with a deep meaning, Beren! And EVERYONE be brave cause FEAR WON'T HELP!!!

[Mk.t.g]

loved coming by and reading this, it felt very patriotic and connected to read, wow bestiee

[Beren]

Thank you dearr🥹

[Alice Reiht]

"Father of the Turks" is a poignant tapestry of hope and determination, woven with threads of doubt and fear, Beren. The conversation between the speaker and their father is a reflection of the internal struggle for identity and purpose. The stanza about hope and the promise not to cry is particularly moving, highlighting the resilience and strength passed down through generations.

The call to action, to be one's own savior and to strive for peace both within and without, is a profound message that resonates with the broader narrative of self-discovery and empowerment. The father's wisdom, though seemingly unshakeable, is met with the speaker's fears and the acknowledgment of their limitations. The final line, "And youth won't let you down," is a beacon of optimism amidst the uncertainty, hinting at the untapped potential of the youth to overcome adversity.

[Beren]

Thank you Alice. These quotes are from Atatürk, I wrote this poem for him. I mentioned that he still guides our way with his words.

Thank you again

[Alice Reiht]

Of course Beren. This is wonderful poem!

[Şenay]

Dokunaklı bir şiir ve gerçekten çok güzel ifade etmişin. Malum ülkemizin durumu maalesef ortada.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk olmasaydı biz kadınlar olarak şuan sömürülen, hiçe sayılan, okutulmayan, önemsenmeyen, her daim ezilen, hiç bi hakka sahip olmayan, erkeklerin kul ve kölesi olan, dışarda dolaşamayan, istediği gibi giyinip, konuşamayan vs insanlar olacaktık!!!!
İyiki onun gibi biri geçmiş bu Dünya'dan. Bize sağladığı herşey için minnettarız.

Great poem, thanks for sharing dear Beren. Hugs xx

[Beren]

Senin yorumun şuan burada en çok duymak istediğim ve beklediğim yorumdu . Çok teşekkürler bunun hakkında yorum yaptığın için ve dedileklerinde çok haklısın❤️ Umarım orada her şey yolundadır ve iyisindir.

Take care!

[Şenay]

Rica ederim, şiirin çok güzel. Burası, Ankara karışık. Halen protestolar devam ediyor ve umarım daha da devam eder. Teşekkür ederim cnm. İyi olmaya çalışıyorum, morel pek iyi değil son zamanlarda ve açıkça buraya pek giriş yapmıyorum. Umarım sen iyisindir?

[Beren]

Aaa turkiyede olduğunu bilmiyordum lütfen dikkat et. Bayram tatilinde protestolar azalacak gibi duruyor ama bakalım... Antalya merkezde devam ediyor, boykot çok aktif neredeyse çoğu mekan boş.

[Şenay]

Evet ben uzun zamandır Türkiye'de, Ankara'da yaşıyorum. Genelde Ankara'nın merkezinde, Kızılay'da protestolar yapılıyor ve ben oradan biraz uzaktayım. Benim yaşadığım yer sakin, birşey yok. Sende kendine dikkat et cnm. Take care.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I don't believe there is such a thing as "noble" blood. There's just blood and we all bleed red. As for nobility; that comes from being honorable, trustworthy, kind, compassionate, courteous and humble. It may sometimes require one to be brave but it always compels one to duty and service to one's fellow man. There is good and evil in every creed and nation on the earth and in every child born upon it. Governments would pronounce the differences which define our enemies while individuals seek commonality that pronounces our humanity as a species. Governments make wars but people make friends. Anytime you hear anyone lump others together by ANY description I can promise you that what you are hearing is nothing but the lies of propaganda and it is as easily proven as our DNA or fingerprints since we are individuals and not all the same. National pride is a good thing I think. We called it patriotism but today it's called nationalism, same thing. But it doesn't matter where you come from, you can still be a decent human being or a loathsome scoundrel. Old, young, black, white, brown, pink or yellow. Doesn't matter. Good and evil in all. Men and women. But we should want the good and try to be part of it and perpetrators of it among our fellow creatures. The only rights anyone should ever be concerned about are human rights because those are the same for all. All else is division. If you're human, you are entitled to human rights. Your religion doesn't matter or your political leanings, just the fact that you're a human being and deserving of dignity and respect. Fear never does any good for anyone. But moving ahead in spite of our fear, that takes courage. That takes dignity and integrity. That is truly a "noble" thing to do. I enjoyed the read.

[Beren]

All bloods are equal and just *red, it doesn't matter what are you. You are right with your words. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[Soren]

Wisdom and love in these lines and I hear the courage and perseverance to follow. It is a beautiful poem of tribute and respect for one that knew what it was to be human. Very nicely written

[Beren]

What you said made me in tears... thank you so much for reading and supporting❤️🌸 means a lot.

[Sami Khalil]

He was indeed a great man and very wise. Navigated the nation through tough times and wars.
Mustafa Kemal Attaturk
Long live Turkey and its great people.

[Beren]

He was a great leader. I feel lucky because of him❤️ Thank you for your comment sir!

[Sami Khalil]

I agree wholeheartedly.
You are welcome

[willweb]

"Fear not." In some situations, the perfect phrase in other situations, easy for someone else to say. Nicely crafted

[Beren]

Ah thank you much❤️