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