"They Were Eyes", as translated at Kritya : A Journal of Poetry
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They were eyes, that while gazing on the world
Rendered it brilliant with meaning
They were eyes, that embraced me with glances
They were eyes, for which I now hopelessly long
— Ataol Behramoğlu
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They were eyes, that while gazing on the world
Rendered it brilliant with meaning
They were eyes, that embraced me with glances
They were eyes, for which I now hopelessly long
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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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