In his Memorial Ceremony / Amman / 15 September 2006
Tears
Tears return to every weeping eye,
Because they do not resemble you
Nor does the sun,
Nor do the moon and stars,
Nor do precious stones
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You, only, can resemble yourself
Clouds
No cloud can embrace you,
Clouds are too small
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Our eyes
Are your only resting place
Departure
You struck your poisonous sword
You threw your blind spear
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Confront me, oh stealthy departure!
Show me all your moves,
Act like a knight,
And I will declare battle!
Yearning
When I come close
Your water touches me,
It overwhelms me
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Extend your arms, my friend
Embrace me under your coat
Together we stay
Your bright childhood
Your perpetual youth
Your illuminating intelligence
Your beaming heart
Your fruitful kindness
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Your lightening eyes
Your storming questions
Your profound answers
Your sarcastic humor
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Your upright body
Your wandering steps
Your charming stand
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Your lands of wheat
Your heart of pearls
Your fertile soul
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Together we stay
Written by : Faiha Abdulhadi
Translated by: Tamer Abughazaleh