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EPITAPH I



His corns killed him most in life.
Even being born ugly
Didn't bother him too much.
But if his shoe didn't pinch
He didn't mention God's name.
He wasn't a sinner either.
May he rest in peace, Suleyman Effendi!



Orhan Veli Translated by Murat Nemet-Nejat, 1989