Yang Diwarisi Hanya Bercambah (What is Inherited Only Germinates)
Apakah erti risalah yang kuterima
daripada mulut orang terdahulu?
Yang menangisi keguguranmu
berkurun-kurun tanpa henti.
Sebilah pedang memenggal
kepala seorang kekasih
yang bilangan pencintanya
membanjiri jalanan
dalam peringatan
dan kedukaan.
Dada-dada dipalu
merentakkan suara
khadam yang tak terputus
tetap melagukan riwayat
kebenaran yang sentiasa
berpihak denganmu.
Hai, pemilik jiwa dan ragaku,
layakkah kami
berhimpun di halamanmu?
Apakah majlis
yang kami hidupkan ini
memadai?
Apakah yang terhasil
daripada tangan-tangan kami
dapat menandingi
pengorbananmu?
Translation:
What is the meaning of this story I heard
from the mouths of my predecessors?
Who wept over your martyrdom
for centuries without ceasing.
A sword cleaved
the head of a beloved
whose countless lovers
flood streets
in remembrance
and sorrow.
Chests are beaten
giving rhythm to the unbroken
voices of servants
who persistently sing
the truth that always
sides with you.
O owner of my soul and body,
are we worthy
of gathering in your courtyard?
Is this majaalis
that we ignite
enough?
Will what comes
from our hands
ever match
your sacrifice?
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