Ahmet Aslan - Minnet Eylemem | 2017 Concert Recording ( ODTU Ankara)

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The words of the work named "Minnet Eylemem" belong to the famous Ozan Seyid Nesim. Seyid Nesimi is a poet who lived in the 14th century and belonged to the Hurufi order. The poem "Gratitude Eylemem" was composed by Feyzullah Çinar.
Feyzullah Çınar (15 November 1937 - 26 October 1983) is a folk poet. Subtitle menu is available in English, German and Turkish in this video of the work titled "My Gratitude My Action".

I don’t have a care for the rose

I don’t have a care for the rose that grows amongst thorns
I don’t speak Farsi nor Arabic I am unimpressed by language
As my path leads me to the final destination
I am not a follower of the path drawn by cruel

A strange sorrow has befell me
I eat what I gathered today, tomorrow I’m at the grace of the creator
I have no desire for these worldly possessions
It is the creator who provides for me I’m not indebted to his subjects

Hey Nesimi find wealth here while you are a guest
Hey Nesimi the most righteous one is a still guest here
Even as Ahmed-i Muhtar I will still seek grace
It is the benevolent that provides sustenance for all
I will not plead to the sultan, the ruler of this earth

English translated: by Ali Yalçın