President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commemorated the National Poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy with respect and gratitude on the 88th anniversary of his death.
A meaningful commemoration message to National Poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy on the 88th anniversary of his death
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan published an emotional commemoration message on the 88th anniversary of the death of National Poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy. Erdoğan emphasized that Mehmet Akif has an immortal place in the conscience of our nation with his honorable stance, courage and works throughout his life.
Meaningful Message from Erdoğan
Posting on his social media account, Erdoğan said, “I commemorate with mercy and gratitude Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who immortalized the spirit of our nation with a unique work such as the National Anthem. His Safahat has been the voice of the common conscience of humanity.”
President Erdoğan said that Akif’s 63-year life full of difficulties was full of struggles and that his stance and works were a monument of character.
Akif’s struggle should be taken as an example
Stating that Mehmet Akif Ersoy was a poet who wrote as he lived and lived as he wrote, Erdoğan said, “Akif, who was a great master who engraved his life into his poetry and his poetry into his life, became the symbol of truth and courage. He interpreted the dreams and feelings of our nation,” Erdoğan said.
The President emphasized that Akif is unforgettable not only for his poetry, but also for his moral stance and the price he paid for his beliefs.
Poet of the National Anthem: Symbol of Courage and Resistance
Mehmet Akif Ersoy expressed the Turkish nation’s love of independence and homeland in the most powerful way in the National Anthem. President Erdoğan said that Ersoy carried the spirit of resistance, sacrifice and heroism of the Turkish nation to the future in his verses.
It was pointed out that Akif, who defended human values with his work Safahat, enlightened the public with his ideas not only as a poet but also as an intellectual. Erdoğan stated that his works are still a guiding light.
Continues to be a Guide in the Protection of National Values
President Erdoğan stated that Akif’s works instill courage and hope in today’s generations and said, “Akif’s ideas and beliefs continue to live in the character and stance of our nation.”
Emphasizing that the torch Akif lit in Turkey’s struggle for independence continues to inspire young people today, Erdoğan concluded his speech with the wish that “May his soul rest in peace and his place be in heaven.”
National Poet’s Legacy Will Inspire Future Generations
Mehmet Akif Ersoy left an important legacy in the world of literature not only with his poetry but also with his identity as an intellectual. His moral stance and love for the homeland continue to guide young generations.
