Poem by: Mahmoud Said Kawash
Do not ever be a servile surrenderer!!
Realizing that I was about to leave
She fervently and warmly asked me to stay longer
I said to her: I would like to stay forever sweetheart
Because no matter how long our meeting is
It will not be enough to express the love I have for you
But I’m afraid of “envious eyes” which might catch us together
I fear for you, lovely resident of my heart
This fear has no equal among lovers
I fear for you from the cold weather in the evening
I fear for you from the birds’ loud peeping
I fear the pigeons and their murmuring in the sky
And their cooing if it increases and bothers you
I am even afraid of an envious angel
Jealous of your slender body when it tilts and bows
I am more affectionate to you than the dewdrop
And more affectionate than the breeze at dusk time
Impossibility among beloved ones is permissible
Do not assume that I am saying something impossible
But listen my angel once, just once
Do not surrender to love as a servile surrenderer
Do not ever be a servile surrenderer
Honey tastes sweet even when it is little
Longing no matter how much needs little sweet
See you, my soul, tomorrow or after
Seeking neighborhood and beautiful friendliness
Mahmoud Said Kawash
Denmark
