Atatürk Had a Watch

M. Cevdet Anday


Atatürk had a word It blossomed like the seventime rose

Atatürk had a horse It rode when the Hittites lived

Atatürk had a picture It loomed bright as a field of corn

Atatürk had a watch It has not stopped ticking

Translated by Nermin Menemencioğlu