My dear, Last night, with friends from high school, we had a small reunion by the Bosphorus. It was a dinner in honor of one of our good friends who lives in the US. She came to visit Türkiye and was only here to see us before she transferred to the summer house where her… Read More Tu Me Manques
A wise man once told me to keep my heart open. Have I been doing that lately? I’m not so sure. There have been days when I was wide awake, mesmerized by the world, and there have also been days when I couldn’t even breathe. A short escape to my favorite city helped me regain… Read More Keeping My Heart Open
Light up the candle, light the stove. Autumn is here, finally. Wait for some rain now. Thunders and lightning, raining cats and dogs. Pour yourself a cup of coffee. Eat a biscuit or two. The name of the candle is ginger tea. It’s burning bright red with a hint of ginger and caramel. Wait till… Read More Night owl
I’m drawn to you. Early morning, a bit chilly wind and fresh air. You, alone, on your own. There, in the corner, looking down, smoking. I see you there and I’m just drawn to that direction. Wherever you are. I walk around. I try to avoid your presence. But how can I? You are there.… Read More drawn
There were flowers and old lettersThere was sunshine and bright colorsThere I was waiting for theeStaring at the gate for eternity.