Monday, June 13, 2016

Chrysogonus' Translation #78 - from Red Cone's "Lunch Time"

saat makan siang

ke kejauhan
panjang terawang lama
kesunyian di antara kebisingan
penantian datangnya makanan
punggung dan sol di kaki bagiku
sepatu yang menyimpan cerita
tumit indah yang tak kenal lelah
meja penuh  wanita besar
cakap dan sesekali teriak
makan siang musim dingin hari Jumat
aku pergi dengan bungkus makanan



lunch time

into the distance
the long slow stare
silence amongst noise
anticipating the arrival of food
backs and soles of feet to me
footwear which could tell tales
well heeled not worn down
a table full of big women
chatter and an occasional shriek
a Friday lunch in winter

I leave with my takeaway

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