Rebels: Nazim Hikmet

Nazım Hikmet (1902–1963):Born into Ottoman nobility, Nazım Hikmet traded comfort for his convictions. He was a fiery poet and spokesperson for the people. Nazim wrote verses that made governments nervous because they dared to dream of freedom, love, and the dignity of the working class. Imprisoned for his politics, exiled for his words, he spent much of his life behind bars or far from home, smuggling his poems out of prison. For More:Poems of Nazım HikmetHuman Landscapes from My CountryWant to go beyond listening about creators and start to take your own creative heart more seriously? The Creators Collective is a place to stop scrolling and start showing up—for your voice, your work, your creative self. This group is filled with resources and live teachings from Rainier. Create yourself alive.Sign up here.