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14-JUN-2005

Abana_9100

Turkey, Abana view map

Along the Abana-Bozkurt road is a monument to 700 years of heroïsm by the locals.

This is a part of the text of the İstiklal Marşı, the National Anthem by Akif Ersoy, I take the translation from the Wikipedia entry:
"View not the soil you tread on as mere earth - recognize it!
And think about the shroudless10 thousands who lie so nobly beneath you.
You're the glorious son of a martyr - take shame, grieve not your ancestors!
Unhand not, even when you're promised worlds, this heavenly homeland.

Who would not sacrifice their life for this paradise of a country?
Martyrs would burst forth should one simply squeeze the soil! Martyrs!
May God take my life, my loved ones, and all possessions from me if He will,
But let Him not deprive me of my one true homeland in the world."

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Dick Osseman28-Feb-2006 18:19
Thanks a lot for adding this translation, I will send you a personal mail too but this is my public recognition. Fine poem.
Kubilay Yazıcıoğlu 28-Feb-2006 17:20
This is the translation what it writes on this monument:

View not the soil you tread on as mere earth, recognize it!
And think about the shroudless thousands who lie so nobly beneath it.
You're the noble son of a martyr, hurt not your ancestor, that will be shame on you!
Unhand not this heavenly homeland, even when you're given worlds.

What man would not die for this heavenly piece of land?
Souls would gush out were one to just squeeze the soil! Souls!
May God take my life, my beloved and all my possessions from me if He will,
But may He not deprive me of my one true homeland for the world.

M. Akif Ersoy