Translating a Poem, How well can You Do?
By Tabrani Yunis
lately, I like composing poems, even I am not a poet. I have been composing more than 100 poems, but not in English. I compose my poems in Indonesian. Sometimes, I have an idea to translate them into English. Unfortunately, it is not easy since it has various things which should be considered. Does anyone of you want to help me? I would like to ask you to translate one of my poems. Do you really want to help me? Below is my poem.
Rumah Kabut
By Tabrani Yunis
Rumahku kabut
Beratap kepulan asap
hitam pekat
Berdinding debu merayap
Rumahku bau asap
berselimut kabut
ditimbun asap berliuk-liuk gelap
Menggumpal-gumpal larut lembut
Rongga dada terasa remuk resap
Rumahku berasap- asap
Menggumpal-gumpal menempel awan
Mendesak merapat mengusap-ngusap
Angin pun tak mampu melawan
Rumahku bersemayam kabut
dari belantara menuju kota
Mengejar menusuk rongga mulut
Menebar galau gundah gulana
Rumahku berbalut kabut
Hitam pekat menawarkan maut
Mengalirkan darah rasa takut
Semua takut, kalangkabut
Banda Aceh 26/09/19
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