Mélodie Heroique Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi

(dedicated to Ms. Hai-Ye Ni, a talented cellist)

yellowed sky
timeless whispering
are you running fast
inside crystal fortresses?

darkened horizon
sleepless raining
are you climbing high
inside glass palaces?

poetry
exquisite
combines
true delicacy

great
brilliant
technique
passionate

everywhere
feel at home
where people
love the martyrs

enjoy much
appreciate
challenge
strength

shortened day
hopeless relation
are you digging
inside blink towers?

widened yard
clueless treasures
are you painting well
inside twinkle towns?

(inspired by Alfred Sisley's Lane Near a Small Town)