Meryem Sevin facts for kids

Meryem Sevin (born February 20, 1960 – died October 28, 2007) was a talented Turkish poet and lyricist. She was known for her beautiful words that were often turned into music.

About Meryem Sevin

Meryem Sevin was born in the city of Eskişehir, Turkey. She grew up to become a well-known writer. Many of her poems were used in traditional Turkish art music. Different composers would set her words to melodies.

Her Amazing Poems

Meryem Sevin's writing was very special. In 1990, she won important awards for her lyrics. These awards came from TRT (a big Turkish broadcasting company) and Milliyet (a major newspaper). Her winning lyrics were for a song called "Düşünürken Seni Yüzüm Gülüyor (Sarsam Diyorum)". This shows how much her work was appreciated. She was also a member of the Eskişehir Poetry Association. This group brought together poets from her hometown.

Family Life

Meryem Sevin was married to Ata Sevin. He was a conductor and a singer. Together, they had a child.

Later Life and Legacy

Meryem Sevin passed away on October 28, 2007, in Eskişehir. She had been ill for about a year. Her funeral was held at the Ramazanoğlu Mosque. She was buried the next day, on October 29, 2007, in Alpu, Eskişehir. Meryem Sevin is remembered for her contributions to Turkish poetry and music. Her words continue to be a part of Turkish art.