Tag Archives: Poetry

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 →

Posted in Introducing the Karagöz puppets, Turkish Art | Tagged High Holy Day, Karagöz, Literature, Orhan Veli Kanik, Poetry, Turkish poetry | Leave a comment

Esma intones Özdemir Asaf’s “Moment”

Posted on September 29, 2012 by lizcameron

Lately, the puppets have been on a poetry kick. Esma has not shied away from this effort, but has instead surrounded herself with poems. I can usually find her swaying in the late summer breeze atop an echinacea flower, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Introducing the Karagöz puppets, Turkish Art, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Arts, Özdemir Asaf, Bosphorus, istanbul, Middle East, Poetry, Puppet, Turkey, Turkish | 2 Comments

Tiryaki’s turn: Sen benim sarhoşluğumsun…

Posted on September 28, 2012 by lizcameron

Lately, the puppets have been reading poetry again. Maybe it is the autumnal weather and maudlin sunshine moments on the stone steps of the back porch that eggs them on so to find love poems that are tinged a bit … Continue reading →