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  2. National symbols of Turkey - Wikipedia

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    Despite the objections of some deputies, Mehmet Akif's poem was accepted with enthusiastic applause. [5] Mehmet Âkif donated the five hundred lira award he won to Darülmesai, which was established to end their poverty by teaching poor women and their children to work. [5] The composition of the poem was delayed for two years due to the ...

  3. Mingi - Wikipedia

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    Such a child was historically killed by forced permanent separation from the tribe by being left alone in the jungle or by drowning in the river. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Reasons for being declared impure include birth out of wedlock, the birth of twins, the eruption of teeth in the upper jaw before the lower jaw, and chipping a tooth in childhood.

  4. Cemal Süreya - Wikipedia

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    Love, mainly through its erotic character, is a popular theme of Süreya's works. Süreya's poems and articles were published in magazines such as Yeditepe, Yazko, Pazar Postası, Yeni Ulus, Oluşum, Türkiye Yazıları, Politika, Aydınlık, and Somut. He is known to have been a primary influence on the poetry of Sunay Akın.

  5. Turkish literature - Wikipedia

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    Turkish literature (Turkish: Türk edebiyatı, Türk yazını) comprises oral compositions and written texts in the Turkish language.The Ottoman form of Turkish, which forms the basis of much of the written corpus, was highly influenced by Persian and Arabic literature, [1] and used the Ottoman Turkish alphabet.

  6. Children's poetry - Wikipedia

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    Some poets chose to write poems specifically for children, often to teach moral lessons. Many poems from that era, like "Toiling Farmers", are still taught to children today. [3] In Europe, written poetry was uncommon before the invention of the printing press. [4] Most children's poetry was still passed down through the oral tradition.

  7. 30 Thanksgiving Poems To Read at the Table - AOL

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    That being said, if you are having trouble coming up with a list or even getting into the right frame of mind, these 30 Thanksgiving poems should help in an encouraging way. When you can't come up ...

  8. Mehmet Akif Ersoy - Wikipedia

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    Mehmet Akif Ersoy (20 December 1873 – 27 December 1936) was a Turkish poet, writer, academic, politician, and the author of the Turkish National Anthem.Widely regarded as one of the premiere literary minds of his time, Ersoy is noted for his command of the Turkish language, as well as his patriotism and role in the Turkish War of Independence.

  9. İstiklal Marşı - Wikipedia

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    A total of 724 poems were submitted. Mehmet Akif Ersoy , a well-known poet of the period, initially refused to participate due to a monetary prize being offered in the competition, but was subsequently contacted and convinced by the National Parliament to submit a poem and disregard the reward.