Memory, Lorn and Lonely

Grasses are swinging,
in the midst of wind;
Redder the ev'ning,
colder th' heart growin'....

Falls leaf after leaf;
Trodden path grows dim;
Steps to onward;
Could they stream?

T'ward sea facin',
a flock of benches;
Aren't you there sittin',
serenely waiting...

And you smile,
in my mind sweetly;
O how I wish,
'tis a reality....

I long to sit there,
only two of us;
Hands holding,
hearts as one...

Gentle breeze,
brushing your hair;
'tis like silk,
enshrouds me fair...

I miss you;
Where have you been?
Why my love,
only I can feel?

Your gentle warmth,
I took for a gain;
Yet you perceive me,
as no more than friend.

It shatters my heart,
the moment I know;
Love so beautiful,
illusion - not more.

I wish you're happy;
I wish this forget;
Nor should I here tarry,
lorn and lonely.

* A fading memory :)

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Juta NLS
Indonesian version: 27 April 2007 15:30 Breezy Friday
English translation: 3 May 2007 14:30 Rainy Thursday


Indonesian version: http://puisi-kalbu.blogspot.com/2007/05/angan-sepi-dan-sendiri.html