Domes of Reverie: An Ode to Istanbul
Poem: Whispers from the Minarets — Istanbul’s Timeless Tales
Beneath the Grand Dome: Poems of Peace and Presence
In Istanbul’s embrace, where East meets West, A tale of domes and minarets that crest. A journey’s whim, a skyline’s bloom, A chapter penned in the Blue Mosque’s room.
Beneath the gaze of its spires so tall, History’s whispers in every hall. A breakfast view, a feast unfolds, A city’s heart, in morning’s gold.
Olives dance, cheese whispers tales, Börek sighs, a scent that sails. The city wakes, the Bosphorus sings, In my teacup, reflection’s wings.
The streets a canvas, time’s own muse, With every step, the past infuse. The tram’s clang, a living thread, Through ancient paths, my curiosity led.
To Sultan Ahmed’s hallowed ground, Where six minarets in sky are found. No rivalry, just harmony’s play, Beside Hagia Sophia, they proudly sway.
A courtyard vast, with waters clear, Echoing prayers that the faithful hear. I enter in, a cool respite, From Istanbul’s endless appetite.
The ‘Blue’ revealed in tiles’ embrace, Stories in ceramic grace. Sunlight dances through colored glass, Time’s mosaic, a kaleidoscope’s mass.
Amongst the pillars, I quietly stand, Feeling the touch of a timeless hand. A visitor, yet welcomed so, In this peace, the world feels slow.
The carpet’s weave, the light’s soft kiss, Humanity’s tapestry, in silent bliss. Not just a site for eyes to roam, But a lived experience, history’s home.
Hours I linger, in corners’ peace, Where murmurs of prayers never cease. In vastness found, a bond profound, To all who’ve walked this sacred ground.
As daylight fades, the mosque in glow, The call to prayer, a familiar flow. I take my leave, with heart so full, Of beauty’s quest, and life’s pull.
The city breathes, alive, awake, In every scent, in each sound it makes. The mosque at night, a beacon’s call, A haven of peace, amidst it all.
With memories rich, I find my way, Knowing Istanbul will call me back one day. Where history lives, stones share their tales, In the shadow of minarets, my heart sails.
The Blue Mosque, a giant kind, Whispers stories to the mind. In its presence, we’re all but guests, In Istanbul’s story, where beauty rests.
Video — My Travelogue (Istanbul)
