Orhan Veli Kanik - To Leave This City

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This is the city to walk around in the rain Staring at the barges in the harbor And to hum songs through the night. The city has countless streets Bustling with people running around... The waitress who brings me my tea every evening And whom I like a lot although she's a White Russian Is in this city. The old pianist who turns around To look at me When he sneaks in pieces by Schumann and Brahms While playing waltzes and foxtrot Is also in this city. The ferry boats that caryy passengers To the village where I was born are in this city. So are my memories, All those I love, And the graves of my loved ones. This is the city where I have a job, Where I earn my bread money. And yet, in spite of all this, This is the same city I'm leaving Because of a woman In another city. Orhan Veli Kanik poemhunter.com/poem/to-leave-this-city/