RESPECT FOR REASON

Today must be a real holiday
Reason has attained new heights
In blueness we have reached the moon.
Our intelligence will lead us to stars too.
The controversial field of space
Was thought to be surreal in tales!
The blood sucking mistletoe plants
That are against humanity
Futile ruses and foolery
Can be subdued by peace and friendship.
Their fake customs become tradition
That turns the universe into hell;
But one day the eyes would open
And something more beautiful than heaven could be created.

The great rule is: we are in the race for peace
Every living creature will join our fight.
We’ll rejoice that we were born into this world
Believing in peace and love will not be penalized
This system of lies will be abolished
Friends, we’ll be drunk with happiness.
My heart is bursting with joy !
When the dreams come true we’ll kiss the stars,
Civilization’s light will be shared by all.
We must play our part in this universe
Humanity can solve this riddle
I am in this blossoming merriment.

Oğuz Tansel
Translated by Nilüfer Mizanoğlu Reddy
World of Tales, Elips Kitap, 2012