Merdiven Şiiri

Ahmet Haşim is one of the prominent poets of 20th-century Turkish literature. Influenced by the literary movements of Servet-i Fünun and Fecr-i Ati, he adopted a symbolist approach to poetry. "Merdiven" ("The Staircase") is one of his most well-known and impactful works. "Merdiven" is a poem that emphasizes the transience of human life and the swift passage of time. The poet uses the metaphor of a staircase to describe the stages of life and the emotional changes that accompany them. The poem expresses the sorrow of old age and the longing for the past. In this poem, Ahmet Haşim masterfully conveys the idea that we should cherish every moment of life and that the end of life is inevitable. The poem is written in Turkish and follows a free verse form. Free verse supports the rhythm and fluidity of the poem while allowing the poet to express his emotions more freely. The poem employs literary devices such as symbolism, simile, and metaphor. Symbolism uses concrete images to represent abstract concepts, while simile enhances the vividness and impact of the expressions through comparisons. Metaphor involves using words beyond their literal meanings to create profound and abstract meanings.