Can Yгјcel - Kendimden Г–zгјr Diliyorum

Telling the heart and brain to "Shut up!" to avoid facing the truth. "SEN SUS!" (YOU SHUT UP!)

Always giving, never expecting, and keeping pain inside to maintain peace. "Humanity should stay with me" (İnsanlık bende kalsın)

A formal apology to the soul for the injustice committed against oneself. "I apologize for disregarding you" ⚠️ Important Note on Authorship Can YГјcel Kendimden Г–zГјr Diliyorum

Realizing that by trying to fix others' flaws, they had no time to see their own wounds. "I forgot that I also needed to be happy"

Very emotional, personal, and therapeutic. It aligns more with modern "personal growth" poetry than Yücel's typical revolutionary or cynical tone. Telling the heart and brain to "Shut up

The narrator reveals that they didn't want to be strong, but were forced to be for everyone else's sake.

The poem is often used in to discuss: Boundaries: The importance of saying "no." "I apologize for disregarding you" ⚠️ Important Note

The poem (I Apologize to Myself) is a widely circulated piece in Turkish literature often attributed to the famous poet Can Yücel . It is a poignant reflection on self-sacrifice, emotional exhaustion, and the realization that one has neglected their own happiness for the sake of others. 📜 Summary of the Poem