The focal point of Muslim life The dazzling white mosque Standing proud and majestic Against the cloudless blue sky
Magnificent architectural splendour Viewed throughout Kalkan It is seen It is ‘heard’ It is photographed It is admired
The Imam wails to his people His devout flock The obligatory commanding call for prayer Facing Mecca
It matters not if it is dawn, noon, 5.0’clock or eve His penetrating wailing cannot be escaped His throbbing amplifying voice Reverberates throughout the town
Escape is impossible There is nowhere to hide The ever watchful Nazar ‘sees’ your soul
The powerful Nazar blue, abounds and protects Blue and white contrast Tradition and religion reign supreme
The dominant sparkling white mosque The focal point of devoted Muslim life Forever and Ever
Written at 5.02 pm in the Casa Margot hotel, Fethiye hearing the Imam calling his people but reminiscing about the majestic Kalkan mosque echoing sound I have left behind today. 27.6.18.