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THE CAB DRIVER'S WIFE



Cab driver's wife, pity me.
Don't undress in front of the window
Like this.
Your eyes are on your brother-in-law
While I am young.
I can't rot in jail.
Don't confuse and get me in trouble.
Cab driver's wife, pity me.



Orhan Veli Translated by Murat Nemet-Nejat, 1989