Forbidden River/Azizul Hakim

 


Forbidden River

Azizul Hakim

 

You’re on the other side and I am here  

A forbidden river flows between us

The colour of eternity plays in the stream of water

The wings of the birds are covered with ruby-gold

They are playing and tumbling above the river

Yellow colour folds are melted as on blue envelope.

 

Sailing in this river is prohibited,

Swimming in this river is forbidden;

Here the eagle's eyes are lurking,

Here the barrel of the gun is thirsty for blood.   

Yet through the loopholes of the law

We look at each other

Birds fly across the border

They also come and sing here

In our time only there’s a forbidden river.

 

There is eternal illness of happiness through my shore   

Is there happiness on your side?

Beside me,

Blazing sand keeps its eyes to the horizon.

Is there your bank adorn with roses?

How long will I wait with your eyes?

Life is a fence of freedom

I can't go to you even if I want.

 

And whatever you say,

A bird if I would be...

There is a forbidden river between you and me.

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