Atatürk

Mustafa Kemal
Army officer
Revolutionary
First President of Turkey
Father of modern day Turkey
A man of peace
A man of vision
A man of education

Later known as
Atatürk
1881-1938

Carved in bronze
Admired
Remembered

In every park
In every square
In every street
In every corner
Looking down on his people

His wise words emblazoned
In stone
In bronze
On photographs
On prints

Hanging in offices
Hanging in cafes
Hanging in restaurants
Hanging in shops
Hanging in hotels

His eyes penetrate
Turkish souls
Proud to be Turkish

Turkish identity
Abounds
In every public place
In every private home

Turkey’s proud flag
Red and white
Still
Floating
Swaying

Muslim symbols
The white star
The white crescent
Symbols for thousands of years

Red the colour of passion
Red the colour of power
Red the colour of rebellion

Atatürk
His power
His strength
His words
His wisdom
His quotes
His speeches
His legacy

Forever Turkey

Written in the Casa Margot Boutique Hotel in Fethiye, 8.7.18.