USMAN AWANG



Kekasih (Beloved)


I'l twine the froth of the sea

into a rope

to tie you


I'll weave the waves

into a carpet

for your bedchamber


I'll spin the clouds

into a veil

for your hair


I'll sew the mountain clouds

into a nightgown

for you


I'll pluck the star of the East

a brooch to sparkle

on your breast


I'll bring down the darkened moon

a lamp to light

my desire


I'll sink the sun

embrace your seas of night

drink your crystals of honey


My beloved how many dreams

murder reality

with illusions of heaven