They were eyes, that while gazing on the world Rendered it … - 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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Ataol Behramoğlu (born 13 April 1942) is a Turkish poet, author, translator and columnist.

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Distant lands should draw you, people you don't know To read every book, know other's lives, you should be burning You shouldn't exchange for anything the pleasure of a glass of water No matter how much the joy, your life should be filled with yearning

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