By Nazlan Ertan
Parliament breaks for recess, framework law tucked in its wake,
Yeni Party supporters divided over the vote it made.
Mecca births a pact: Ankara, Riyadh, Islamabad as one,
Egypt stays outside for now, though Turkey insists that's not quite done.
Putin warns Europe: seize our tankers, we'll seize right back,
Retaliation, he vows, won't stay confined to a single track.
Brussels marks its rights report, Turkey’s record in decline,
Judicial independence, press freedom, Kavala; same line.
Trump slaps tariffs on Turkish jeans and shirt,
“Stabbed by a friend,' say exporters, really hurt.
A Galatasaray fan clapped back at the justice minister online,
Now faces a case with ticket scalping in the line.
Finally, the Diyanet's travel bill hits 400 million lira this year:
Apparently spreading faith requires five-star hotels, my dear.
