"Black Song"
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In the most affirming places of their love
Suddenly they grew tired, out of breath
Little by little they felt the death
Of some places left in darkness
— Ataol Behramoğlu
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "In the most affirming places of their love
Suddenly they grew tired, out of breath
Little by little they felt the death
Of some places left in darkness" in the context of ""Black Song"" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Ataol Behramoğlu" (Quotes, I've Learned Some Things (2008): I've Learned Some Things : Selected Poems (2008), as translated by Walter G. Andrews; alternate translations also provided, as noted.)
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About Ataol Behramoğlu
Ataol Behramoğlu (born 13 April 1942) is a Turkish poet, author, translator and columnist.
About Ataol Behramoğlu
Ataol Behramoğlu (born 13 April 1942) is a Turkish poet, author, translator and columnist.
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