Friday, February 14, 2020

My Valentine

To my Valentine, one and only ...

13 years ago, I penned down this poem for you, about my love for you.

Biarkan aku direngkuh erat hatimu
dalam peluk kukuh lenganmu
karena cinta kuat seperti maut
hasratnya tak teredam alam kubur
Cinta membakar bagai hangus api
laksana nyala yang membara
Tiada air dapat memadamkan
tiada sungai dapat menyapunya
Tak dapat dia dibeli, tak dapat dia dijual
namun karena cinta kita rela menyerahkan
...
...
...
segalanya


After all these years, I will continue carving my love into your heart

Let my love keep you close to my bossom's embrace
Let my arm hold you tightly
For love is stronger than death
Passion overcomes graves
Let my love burns bright
Burning, smoldering, lighting up the sky
No water can quench it
Nor rivers can wipe it off
For love, I lay down everything for you
And I pray, the Love of Christ will always bind us together

Happy Valentine, my dear wife.