Aspira: Buku Catatan Dahaga

TO MEMORY

- November 4th, 2016.

I have forgotten how the stars shine; I heard they twinkle

But tonight, dear, I see no blinking light.

In memories of the recent past and seconds lost,

Of words spoken not by your side.

I have forgotten how winds dwell; I heard that they blow

But tonight, dear, I can't feel its caress

I forgot the hours that constantly ticked by,

In the darkness of when we got o rest.

I have forgotten the taste of dew; I heard that it's sweet

But tonight, dear, I see none in our rendezvous.

For the lasting feel I taste is more bitterness

Of having to be away from you.

But I have not forgotten, dear, how your eyes shine; I know they sparkle

And tonight, dear, your eyes—they shine so bright.

Because we know near-future will always be ours

Hand in hand, in each other's guide.

But I have not forgotten, dear, how freely you dwell; the way you now grow

And tonight, dear, I let myself drown in the depths of your abyss.

Because darkness is no enemy for the walkers of the night

An eternity's past in each other's embrace.

But I have not forgotten, dear, of being with you; the last time you greet

And tonight, dear, allow me to greet you, too.

For when I finally remember the sweetness of your presence,

I remember how much I love you.

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