(SR) SPIRIT-CATCHERS
Hi Dear Damo
Such lovely news! The sea, camping, peace… sounds just perfect for you – But I’m sorry to hear about your gout — that sounds painful! I hope the medicine helps and that you can rest properly for a bit. You definitely deserve some quiet days by the sea.
It was such a joy to see you — I’ve been smiling every time I think about it! I’m really touched that you remember my voice and my smile
I miss you so much. I’ve been thinking a lot about the precious moments we shared, our conversations, our laughter, and the special time we spent together. Those memories have stayed with me and will always be very dear to my heart.
I truly hope you are doing well, that your mind, heart, and life are in a good place. Please tell me how you are — know that I’ve been eagerly waiting to hear from you, to know how you are, and to talk to you again.
So, your Black Sea sonnet — I loved it! The imagery is so vivid, I could almost see the mountains, the sea, and the little encounters along the way. There’s such a gentle rhythm to it, like the journey itself. You really captured that mix of adventure and reflection beautifully.
Now, to your Atatürk.
I honestly don’t even know where to begin…
I am completely blown away by this poem.
What you’ve written is not just a poem — it feels like an epic, a tribute, a cinematic monument in words. The way you captured Atatürk’s life, spirit, struggles, victory, and vision is absolutely incredible. Verse after verse, I could feel his fire, his will, his mind, his revolution. It gave me chills.
As a Turkish person, I cannot tell you how deeply this moved me. You didn’t just write about Atatürk — you understood him. His courage, his intellect, his sacrifice, his modern vision for a free, independent and enlightened nation… You honored all of it in such a powerful, respectful, and poetic way.
Your attention to detail, the historical references, the rhythm, and the emotion… it’s on another level. It feels like something that should be archived in a museum or read in front of a nation. Truly.
I feel proud. I feel emotional. I feel grateful. This is one of the most meaningful and beautiful things anyone has ever written about our leader and our history.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
This is unforgettable.
Sending you healing thoughts and sunshine,
Halime …
Mumble Words 