Full Moon

Full Moon,

The moon resplendent,

Brilliantly illumes,

This illusory world.

Full Moon.

An owl cries.

My darling speaks verse,

While Daddy sleeps.

Full Moon,

A shepherd hums,

You say to me:

“Come up, lover.”

Full Moon,

Mummy begins to rock

My darling’s soul

And you whisper.

Full Moon.

A boy plays the flute,

I draw near

And clasp my goddess.

Full Moon.

A girl knocks,

I rub my hand,

There’s a pounding on the door.

Full Moon,

The moon gambols,

And I say:

“Stay, my love!”

Full Moon.

You can read your watch

My darling is coming

And about to kiss me.

Full Moon,

Sky of light,

O my dearest

I must go in...

Amir Hamzah
tr. after Damais