Aesop by Rasul Reza (1910-1981 ) Written in Bursa, Turkey (1968) I don't know Whether or not there ever lived Such a man in this world: Slave­philosopher. He transferred everything that he couldn't say directly Into the language of innuendoes, Looking for the remedy Of his heart's trouble, of his soul's sorrow. It makes no difference now Whether he lived or not. Aesop is gone now, But his language remains. Thousands of the world's troubles have remained. Sometimes this language is used In fear of something, And sometimes used in anger. I don't know what you think, But I am so grateful for Aesop: May he rest in peace. Translated by Aynur Hajiyeva Back to - Rasul Reza Index Home | About Azeri | Learn Azeri | Arabic Script | Contact us © Azerbaijan International. Copyright since 2003. All rights reserved.