My Child

A poetic self-portrait reflecting on childhood, growing up, and the loss of innocence.

Shot, edited, and acted by Deniz Akyurek
A poem by Deniz Akyurek
Voiced by Lida Everhart
Music by Hiroshi Yoshimura and Aphex Twin
Featuring Yagmur Akyurek

What’s happened to my Play?
Oh mother, where is Youth?
Sometimes I see a shimmer of it, a reflection in the light
Sometimes I think I see it in me
But always it’s illusory
Always I am searching for it; for me
My Child, where are you?
Come back to me
Come out and play