helicopters jets
overhead
bridges closed
confused faces
walking by
long lines
at ATMs
horns blaring
cars racing
who knows where
crowds rallying
chanting
in the streets
flags
lots of flags
distant explosions
and the longest walk
home
I’ve ever had
but now
peace restored
over 60 killed
754 detained
and life
here in Turkey
never ceases
to be filled
with drama
amid the beauty
once again
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Leonard Durso 
Stay safe, Leonard!
Hope you’re OK! Take care, friend!
Thank you.
Good god. Just when I thought it could not get worse. Wishing you safety and peace.
Thanks, but it can always get worse, unfortunately.
Thought of you as I heard the news this morning, hope all is well with you
Thank you. It’s better now.
Heard Turkey’s news earlier this evening our local time. It must be chaotic and horrific. I am sure the world is thinking of you all. I certainly am. Take care !
Thank you. It’s calmer now with fewer people out.
Watched all the news last night from Turkey, thought of you and hope you are well and safe. Such a terrifying time for all of you. Poem so touching. Please keep safe.
Thank you, Anna. It has settled down now, though there is still the horn blaring during the day/night.
Glad to hear you’re alright . . . From the papers this morning it seems some sort of stability has returned and it looks like Erdogan’s government will withstand the tremors . . . Blessings!
He has a way of always turning things his way.
We live in interesting times. Thanks for the update.
That was often said by the Chinese as a curse.
Yes. Hence, my use. 😎
Watching all of this unfold on CNN, I kept hoping you were okay! Sounds good….. for now. Take care, Leonard! _Resa
Thank you, Resa.
I thought of you when I heard the news last night. I hope you’re okay and that peace is restored.
Thank you. It seems to be now.
I hope you stay safe!
Thanks. I intend to.
You are in my thoughts & prayers. Be safe, dear friend.
Thank you, Dorinda.
I am glad to hear that you are ok.!! And thank you for the breaking news. Stay safe Leonard 🙂
Thank you. Safe is a good place to be anywhere in the world.
Good to hear you are well….
Thank you, Rob.
We are watching the news carefully and you are on our mind.
Leslie
Thank you, Leslie.
Hoping your words “Peace restored” continue daily…
I hope that for everywhere.
Your poem captures the chaos and says you are safe. Take care.
Thank you, Anita.
Hope this finds you well in all the turmoil!
Thank you. I managed to stay out of harm’s way.
stay safe!
: )
living has become a terror everywhere!
It certainly has.
Scary.
Glad your safe and well.
Thank you.
Stay safe my friend! 🙂 ❤
Thank you, Natalie.
👍❤️
I’ve been thinking about you, my online, virtual friend and wondering how all of the chaos and violence are affecting you. Your poem is beautiful. I’ll continue to wish you safe passage during this turbulent time. Anita
Thank you, Anita. And good luck with your “free spirit” role now.
Bear witness — and stay safe.
Thank you. I try to.
I know someone living through the situation in Turkey. It’s not pleasant. Take care
Thank you. It is settling down but the consequences are far reaching.
It can’t be nice not feeling safe in your own country
You know, who can truly feel safe anywhere today?
Very true
but – don’t REALLY “like” continue…
Every day..the news is not so good and I worry about you and other Turkish bloggers. Blessings and stay safe. May you and your country come through this stronger as a people.
Only time will tell. But thank you.