Thursday, April 20, 2017

if only life were a feast

Children's day celebration is on April 23rd - a significant national holiday that is dedicated to the children - our future.  Usually, I am required to attend the ceremony and it's a half day celebration on the date - even if it's Sunday (which it is this year).  However, we will be celebrating at my school tomorrow.

They kids have been rehearing some English songs with their Music teacher once or twice a week - but their Turkish song has come easily and with enthusiasm and joy.  (And, I think it's most likely practiced everyday in Turkish and Social studies class).  

It's a beautiful song, and very typical Turkish.

if only life would be like a feast

the happiest person in this world
is the one who gives happiness to others
the loved person in this world
is the one who knows how to love
 
the strongest person in this world
is the one who comes from hardship
the wisest person in this world
is the one who knows himself
 
if only the whole world would believe in that
if only they would believe
if only living would be like a feast
if only all people would hold each other's hands
if only they would get all together
if only we all would reach out to eternity
 
if only the whole world would believe in that
if only they would believe
if only living would be like a feast
if only all people would hold each other's hands
if only they would get all together
if only we all would reach out to eternity
 
the maturest person in this world
is the one who can smile at pain
the most noble person in this world
is the one who shows mercy
 
the richest person in this world
is the one who conquers hearts
the most superior man in this world
is the one who loves mankind.
 
if only the whole world would believe in that
if only they would believe
if only living would be like a feast
if only all people would hold each other's hands
if only they would get all together
if only we all would reach out to eternity

Credit: http://lyricstranslate.com/en/hayat-bayram-olsa-if-only-life-would-be-feast.html 

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