Tag Archives: Orhan Veli Kanik

Karagöz buys rags, loves “musique,” quotes Orhan Veli Kanık

Posted on September 30, 2012 by lizcameron

After honoring the Jewish high holy days in an uncharacteristic respectful silence and period of meditation and contemplation, Karagöz is back in full force.  Despite all of his quiet days, he has been observing Celebi, Tiryaki and Esma sharing their favorite … Continue reading →

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Celebi shares Orhan Veli Kanik’s “I am listening to Istanbul”

Posted on September 26, 2012 by lizcameron

Not to be outdone by Tiryaki the narcoleptic opium addict, Celebi was the first to wake me this morning with his favorite poem as of late.  Celebi, that modern lover, has turned to Orhan Veli Kanik‘s words to express the … Continue reading →

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