QiQi, a baiji river dolphin that died in 2002, was probably one of the last of his species. © Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Once upon a time there was a Roman Emperor, called Claudius II. He wanted to have a bigger, stronger army and a good soldier must not have a lover or family that would prevent him from courageous fights that lead to victory but also death. So Cladius II said “pubes mos subsisto singulus” that meant

by A.M Bakir. One by one, I learn to say goodbye ..to the ones I love, ..to the ones I belong, ..to the homes I know, ..to the land I own, ..to the one I was, I only keep my dreams of a past life ..when I am dancing on a rooftop ..when I am

by A.M Bakir. A painting of my favourite colours A colourful rhyme of a warm Christmas Red and pink on the lips, white smiles in bliss Old ones, young ones holding onto their gifts The artist smiles watching his masterpiece He painted my life beautifully with grace, Everything I offer in return with gratitude, The

by A.Muge Bakir, And here we are; a body of water and a heartbeat of electricity. It is the time of self-isolation, and we try to stay healthy and keep shining as much as we can. A giant map of the Earth covers my beige-coloured wall. Some parts of the wall are peeled by the

An early morning in London. The street is occupied by ordinary people, rushing to work. Their names are all unknown to one another. Some of them are chasing their footsteps to their jobs; others look up in the air, chasing their dreams or getting lost in them. Some are wearing suits in dark, flat colours.

Some departures don’t have goodbyes. 2020 was the strangest year, when many of us had said goodbye to our loved ones. For some it was the health problems due to the virus and for some…may be the excruciating pain of loneliness. Our house had a big garden at the back so it was our bond

The family had a 16-year-old son who guided me to Aleppo Castle “Citadel of Aleppo” to see the unforgettable view of this light brown city of rocks on a sunset. In November 2005, I travelled to Aleppo, Syria; a city of light brown rocks and happy people in colourful dresses. Throughout history, Aleppo has been

First they love you, Stand Still Then they try to own you Stand Still Then they fear you, Stand Still Then they try to harm you, Stand Still Watch their arrows turn against them in the stillness of your dignity. by MB @2017

by AM Bakir. Freya was a sentient friend we couldn’t protect from government cruelty. In response to the news about Freya the Walrushttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62556295 Norway has obviously forgotten that “when there is a will, there is a way”, especially when the life of a sentient being is at stake. It was reported that Freya the walrus