Once the CBF was vibrant and bright,
Calis Beach Forum, our digital light,
Where friends who loved turquoise shores would meet,
Sharing wisdom, laughter, making hearts complete.
Questions of visas, of markets, of home,
Tips for newcomers who chose to roam
To beautiful Fethiye's sun-blessed coast—
The Forum's kindness is what mattered most.
Expats and locals in harmony typed,
Supportive words when someone's hopes were wiped,
Celebrations shared when dreams came true,
CBF was family through and through.
But slowly, surely, the tide pulled away,
As Facebook's siren called members astray,
Notifications, likes, and instant replies,
Drew our community before our eyes.
Now echo chambers and trolls hold court,
Where once lived thoughtful, measured support.
Harsh words fly freely where kindness once reigned,
The peaceful spirit so hard to maintain.
Oh, Calis Beach Forum, we long for your grace,
That patient wisdom, that welcoming space,
Where Turkish neighbors and expats as one
Built bridges, not walls, beneath Fethiye's sun.
The CBF's heart still beats, though faint,
A digital ghost, a bygone saint,
Remember the forum where strangers turned friends,
Before social media changed how it ends.
