Aziz Isa Elkun
Translated from Uyghur by Abdusami Sadir
The shadow of the full moon over Ayvalik1
Is drifting on the Marmara Sea tonight.
It is dancing with the lively fish,
Singing praises of love!
On the opposite shore
I am subject to solitude.
With yesterday’s thoughts and feelings
Only adding to my sorrow and confusion.
by Aziz Isa Elkun
Rain –
Falling all day.
I am on the train-
Feeling my soul-
Seeing my world.
This might be another year-
Taken away from me again-
Without telling a word.
But I am the traveller-
The newest gypsy-
Wandering around the world
Finding my way home
Whether it’s snow or rain.
Aziz Isa Ëlkun
Adding to my early morning mood
A bird sings to the spring
Pink-white apricot blossom
My heart misses my lover
Timid birds on the white blossom
Sing a joyful song of life
Bright sun reflected on each petal
A teasing breeze greets the spring
