Ahmad Shiddiqi - Sketch 5

in the midmost shrine of Aji Jayabaya – cloudy sky
the myriad-tinkling attacks – in its deeps a poem maiden craves
shuffle of waves' leaves – draw close – tender eyes
warbling drawl of bluish clarinets – where the king cooled heart's beat

(dedicated to a great poet, Gary Snyder)

Ahmad Shiddiqi

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