THREE POEMS BY TARANA TURAN RAHIMLI
(Review)
The famous Azerbaijani poet Tarana Turan Rahimli's poem "We were not created for each other" is a fascinating reflection of the complexity of human relationships. Here, the feeling of belonging to two worlds, different worlds, where darkness and light intermingle in an eternal dance, is conveyed with special artistic mastery.
The phrase "we were not created for each other" repeated in the poem skillfully reflects feelings and thoughts about the incompatibility between two human characters. The idea that the lyrical hero in the poem has two different worlds, different hearts and thoughts, sounds stronger with each new verse. Each verse reveals what separates two souls that will never come together at a common point.
This lyrical work is painted with a deft poetic brush that reveals individual hearts and the thoughts that characterize them.
The lack of connection between two people in the poem through metaphors such as "We are human beings of two different worlds, It is dark in one world, it is light in another one", "My wishes are like sailless ship, Your waves can't push me" , the difficulty of finding balance in relationships is brought into consideration.
Analogies such as a ship without a sail and waves that cannot move forward perfectly reflect the feeling of lack of communication and the difficulty of finding a common language. The poem also invites us to think about the inevitability of love sometimes turning into sadness, out of its orbit.
The poem mentions the idea that love can one day turn into separation, and indicates that a relationship in which inconsistencies are observed will be problematic and will not last long. Tarana Turan Rahimli's poetic voice boldly and honestly admits that it is not everyone's skill to endure the heat of love, the flame of love, because every person has a different soul:
I don’t want the heat of love scorch you
I can’t bear the flames of love.
Who heard summer and winter united?
We were not created for each other.
In the poem, the poet conveys the importance of not deceiving oneself and accepting that some relationships are simply not intended by God.
Overall, the poetic logic of the poem suggests acceptance of separation and the need to end a relationship that was wrong from the beginning. The poet emphasizes the importance of not deceiving oneself and not necessarily continuing on a predictable path:
Each of us has different spirit, let’s not be divided
Let’s not shove each other on the train of life.
Let’s not set a road the end of which is seen beforehand
We were not created for each other.
When reading the poem, one feels gratitude to the poet for sharing it with the readers of the world and allowing him to explore his own lyrical universe. Tarana Turan Rahimli's ability to express complex and deep emotions is truly commendable. I hope he will continue to write and share his talent with the world in this way.
The poem "Skill is that" is an artistic piece written by skillfully using all the possibilities of the poet's native Azerbaijani language, which takes us to the world of philosophical thought and wisdom. In the poem, the author invites us to think about the life path full of obstacles and the lessons we should learn along the way.
The road that does not lead to the truth
It is not known whether it is wrong or right.
Unless a person learns a lesson
God's lesson never ends.
Through vivid life boards and powerful metaphors, this poetic example instills in us thoughts about life skills and the importance of self-improvement.
Fate is your rope
It cuts where you least expect it.
To zoom in a bit
He introduces you to grief.
Life is an endless trial.
Everyone will get through somehow.
don't be afraid of the dark
he is born from it in the morning.
The poem also draws attention from the point of view of its fluidity with its rhythmic cadence and fascinating melody, reflecting the richness of the Azerbaijani language. The author uses various means of artistic expression, such as the personification of nature and metaphors that describe the difficulties and trials we face on the path of destiny.
As for the choice of form, the artistic form, the poem corresponds to the rhythmic lyrical structure, the number of syllables and emphasis of the lines resonate with the content, creating a beautiful harmony. The internal rhymes and assonances that provide the musicality of the poem complete the form component.
Tarana Turan Rahimli's metrical quartet-sized poem "God, you raised me late" also immerses the reader in the world of deep emotions and thoughts. The poem, with its elegant poetic language, leads us to think about universal themes such as the passage of time, lost hope, and the struggle to find our place in the world.
The poem begins with a powerful statement: "God, you raised me late" (My God, you raised me late). This phrase sets the melancholic tone and sense of delay in life that develops throughout the poem.
God, you raised me late
It was too late for what I did.
Because I was late for every door
How many hopes have been destroyed.
The author reflects on missed opportunities and closed doors, wishing people would act sooner so that they are not late for life. As the artistic thought in the poem progresses from stanza to stanza, we encounter a series of poetic images moving towards different moments and situations.
From the poet's acceptance of the mistakes and dual nature of this world to his seeing words as a refuge, each stanza invites us to reflect on our existence and the decisions we make:
I realized the mistake too late, it's true
and the upside down face of the world,
I took refuge in the embrace of words,
There I warmed up and gained strength.
The poem reflects a remarkable sequence according to the shape structure of the syllable weight. Each stanza, consisting of four lines, has a rhythm and harmony characteristic of the overall spirit of the poem. And this rhythm and harmony reflects the mysterious beauty of the poet's lyrical world, the uniqueness of thought.
The poem invites the reader to introspect and appreciate the beauty of words.
Azerbaijani poet Tarana Turan Rahimli's sincere poetry and heart-warming poems overcome language barriers and rise to the sky like the butterflies of the poetry sky. Thanks to the publication of his book in Italian and the translation of his poems into many languages, this magnificent poetry is now embodied in new linguistic dimensions, his verses that open like rose petals and travel around the world with their pleasant fragrance arouse love and respect.
Each word, each verse turns into a melodious whisper that touches the soul of those immersed in the poet's lyrics. Tarana Turan Rahimli's poetry is a magical journey through emotional landscapes where words intertwine with harmonious dance. I congratulate the poet for all these important artistic achievements. As I have already mentioned many times in my reviews, I am a fan of his poetic works, I am just a person who learns from this poetry, and he is a friend whose triumphs we are unconditionally proud of. I congratulate him on his great poetic achievements and say: "Here, your talent and poetry continue to influence the world. May your poetic voice always echo in every page we read, in the hearts of those who discover the power of your verses."
Fco Javier Dávila de Leon,
Mexico.
