Istanbul

I’ve grown closer to you than I can admit,

I’d give up all the kebabs to have with you another stint;

You made Turkey seem as homey as I could ask,

doing morning routines and gossiping with face masks;

Your smile so bright, calming and flowery,

that even with my eyes closed, I can see it bloom;

Your laugh so contagious, joyful and cute,

Hearing it, a certain fuzziness in my heart takes root;