This poem was written by an Ottoman sultan (Sultan Murat III). It is said that he wrote this piece after waking late for fajr prayer one morning.

You can listen to a rendition with music (sorry, I couldn't find a version without music) of the poem here.

Awake Mine Eyes, From Heedlessness Awake
Awake mine eyes, from heedlessness awake!
Awake mine eyes, from your drowsiness awake!
Know that the Angel of Death seeks your soul
Awake mine eyes, from heedlessness awake!
Awake mine eyes, from your drowsiness awake!

At sunrise the birds waken with a tumult
Touching the heart with their tongues, they begin to pray
Mountains, stones, trees—all proclaim the Oneness of God
Awake mine eyes, from heedlessness awake!
Awake mine eyes, from your drowsiness awake!

Doors of the heavens are opened
Water of Mercy is sprinkled upon believers
Garments of Paradise are prepared for those who wake at dawn
Awake mine eyes, from heedlessness awake!
Awake mine eyes, from your drowsiness awake!

This world is transient, dare not be deceived
Don't rely on the crown and throne in vanity
Don't feel confident by saying "the seven climates are mine"
Awake mine eyes, from heedlessness awake!
Awake mine eyes, from your drowsiness awake!

Forgive me, your mortal servant Murad
Excuse my offenses, abolish my misdeeds
Resurrect me under the Messenger's (SAW) flag
Awake mine eyes, from heedlessness awake!
Awake mine eyes, from your drowsiness awake!


Uyan Ey Gözlerim Gafletten Uyan
Uyan ey gözlerim gafletten uyan!
Uyan uykusu cok gözlerim uyan!
Azrail'in kastı canadır, inan
Uyan ey gözlerim gafletten uyan!
Uyan uykusu cok gözlerim uyan!

Seherde uyanırlar cümle kuşlar
Dillu dillerince tesbihe başlar
Tevhid eyler dağlar taşlar ağaçlar
Uyan ey gözlerim gafletten uyan!
Uyan uykusu cok gözlerim uyan!

Semavatin kapuların açarlar
Mü'minlere rahmet suyun saçarlar
Seherde kalkana hulle biçerler
Uyan ey gözlerim gafletten uyan!
Uyan uykusu çok gözlerim uyan!

Bu dünya fanidir, sakın aldanma
Mağrur olup tac-u tahta dayanma
Yedi iklim benim deyu güvenme
Uyan ey gözlerim gafletten uyan!
Uyan uykusu çok gözlerim uyan!

Benim Murad kulun suçun affet
Suçum bağışlayıp günahım ref'et
Resul'ün sancağı dibinde hasret
Uyan ey gözlerim gafletten uyan!
Uyan uykusu çok gözlerim uyan!