GüÖmer Lütfi Mete has gathered many of the poems he published in various newspapers and magazines into this book. The work, first published in 2007, is divided into three main sections: “Leyla Bahsi,” “Dünya Bahsi,” and “Mevla Bahsi.” The Leyla Bahsi section contains 10 poems, the Dünya Bahsi section contains 46 poems, and the Mevla Bahsi section contains 26 poems place bringing the total to 82 poems. Additionally, the first poem in the Leyla Bahsi section, titled “Gülce,” gives its name to the en
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Yusuf Bilal Akkaya
GüÖmer Lütfi Mete has brought together the poems he published in various newspapers and magazines in this book. The work, first published in 2007, is divided into three main sections: “Leyla Bahsi,” “Dünya Bahsi,” and “Mevla Bahsi.” The Leyla Bahsi section contains 10 poems, the Dünya Bahsi section contains 46 poems, and the Mevla Bahsi section contains 26 poems, making a total of 82 poems. Additionally, the first poem in the Leyla Bahsi section, titled “Gülce,” is the poem that gives the book its
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Yusuf Bilal Akkaya

Every Turk must walk the path that leads to those sacred places where those pure white stones are quietly and solemnly arranged side by side—şehitlikler. This is not a mere visit or a tourist stop; it is a place that purifies the soul and aligns the heart. Whenever I step through those gates, I slow my steps, lower my voice, and whisper only this phrase to myself: “Please accept me.” For this is not ordinary earth—it is the eternal resting place of those whose names were signed in blood and sacr
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Gözde Cabadak

Turkish literature’s one of the important poets, Bahaettin Karakoç, is a prominent figure in modern Turkish poetry who successfully blended the syllable meter and people literary traditions. Karakoç is especially known for his poems that explore national and spiritual values, marked by deep love for nature and strong lyricism. Life Bahaettin Karakoç was born on 5 March 1930 in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaraş. His interest in literature began at an early age, and he developed a unique poet
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Nisa Şahan