by Yahya Kemal Beyatli
The winds prevail upon the breath of Christ
The galleons conquer to the foeman shore.
To far Otranto stormed Ahmed Pasa
Perhaps as far as Rome the horsetails roar.
Cry: 'God is One!': the prayer call must reach
Yon famous church where infidels adore.
From Roman Pope to Christ himself the light
Of Islam flood the infidel at war.
Let Kemal be an offering for your soul
To topmost heaven let this gazel soar.
Last updated September 17, 2015