Veyselcik

: Veysel lived a humble life in Yemen (Arabistan), where he spent his days herding camels and caring for his elderly mother.

: Blind from age seven due to smallpox, he became a "torchbearer" of Anatolian culture, known for his melancholic songs about nature, love, and the "long narrow road" of life. Veyselcik

While "Veyselcik" is a specific title for this children's tale, the name is also a diminutive/affectionate form of (Veysel Şatıroğlu), the most famous Turkish folk poet and minstrel of the 20th century. : Veysel lived a humble life in Yemen