The Divan of Vadi

This study is formed on the poems of Va'di who w a 17th century poet The mentioned study has two chapters. The first chapter contains the life story and literary personality of Üsküdarlı Va'di Ahmet Çelebi. In the second chapter the critized text of Va'di Divani takes part. The critized text has been exposed by comparing of 3 copies. Two at the copies are in the library of Istanbul University, the other one is in the library of Yıldız. In addition to Divan, Va'di has also a story named Finiz u Dilefruz written in verses with 1370 couplets. He was unknown poet in the period he lives. Va'di had an exuberant and lively nature. He has reflected his personality characteristics to his poem. Lyrical says are dominant in his poems. His poems are middle degree in the literary aspect. Besides he has also very beautiful poems. The general characteristics of divan poem can be seen in his poems. His work of arts have contributed to the Turkish literature. Key Words: Üsküdarlı Va'di Ahmet Çelebi, Divan poem, divan, Yıldız Library, Firuz u Dilefruz.