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“The voice of beauty speaks softly; it creeps only into the most fully awakened souls” ~Nietzsche

Lost in Istanbul

A Mini Collection of Poems

May the smile in your eyes
be eternal,

that the words
drawn in the silence
may always be your voice,

melodious and sweet harmony
that inhabits our heart.
August , 2021

Photo: Kadıköy, view from Moda

Love at first sight
at the first sunset
on the waters of the Bosphorus
at the first light rising
on the Sea of Marmara

Istanbul,
listening to Istanbul,
feeling Istanbul
with my eyes closed…
February 2022

Photo: Sunset at Sea of Marmara

Istanbul
My eyes adore you,
unique city,
without knowing you yet…

I wish I could also
like Orhan Veli,
hear you
my eyes closed!
June 2022

Photo: Istanbul, view from Galata Tower

Maria José Couto
Matosinhos, Portugal
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