Twins Talking In Istanbul
I
would never forget
In
utero-womb chats
From
early August 1947
Memorable
dialogue
Twins
talking
Nansen
and I
Having
second thoughts
About
a new world
Worries
about war
Nuclear
threats genocides
Remembering
August 6th
Then
August 9th Nagasaki
Is
it worth it
Taking
a chance
Leaving
this wonderful place
Food
shelter and warmth
Little
cramped but safe
Heated
tense arguments
Almost
fist fights
We
could hear
The
ferry’s blowing horn
From Buyukada Istanbul harbor
Frightened
we trembled
Stopped
fighting
For
sure this was a bomb
Neither
of us talking
Somber
resigned
Awaiting
more bombs and hell
All
I could remember
A
giant hand reaching in
Grabbing
him by his head
Nansen
flying out
Me
watching in horror
Screaming
for a lawyer
No
money no service of course
Realizing
no other choice
But
to exit
Following
my good brother
For
a wonderful life
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