In The Midst of Hardship
Latiff Mohidin
At dawn they returned hometheir soaky clothes torn
and approached the stove
their limbs marked by scratches
their legs full of wounds
but on their brows
there was not a sign of despair
The whole day and night just passed
They had to brave the horrendous flood
in the water all the time
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| Bloated Carcasses |
and the tiny chips of tree barks
desperately looking for their son's
albino buffalo that was never found
They were born amidst hardship
and grew up without a sigh or a complaint
now they are in the kitchen, making
jokes while rolling their cigarette leaves
Translated by:
Salleh Ben Joned
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