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A Nightmare of the June 17, 1970, Martial Rule, and: Similarities Between the Revolutions
a nightmare of the june 17, 1970, martial rule
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similarities between the revolutions
revolutions toolike grand planscan’t be plotted in great detail
like punctual trainsoffer peaceand never look back once set off
like suicideon every occasionforge a connection between us that I can’t name
like close friendsare also useful in covering our own defects
like babies screaming in joynever tire
like methey—in truth—don’t like crowds
like all of usit is a lie that they wish the best for everyone
like all godsthey are sure they are capable of creating the world in a few days
like the relationshipsyou suddenly find yourself a slave to
like womenyou can only suppose you understand them
like a loverthey can only let you down
like a platonic lovethey are beautiful after all [End Page 30]
Efe Duyan was born in Istanbul, Turkey. His books of poetry include Sikça Sorulan Sorular (Frequently Asked Questions), Tek Şiirlik Aşklar (One Poem Stands), and Takas (Swap). He teaches the history of architecture at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in Istanbul.
