Feby Indirani, translated by Sebastian Partogi
Published in InterSastra, Dec 02, 2019
First published in Memburu Muhammad as Laut, Ayah, dan Putri.
© Dewi Candraningrum, “Digendong Ayah” / InterSastra
[The Ocean]
I am vast and boundless. Open and accepting. Embracing all. When that slender body squirms, stretches and wriggles, I stretch myself as wide as I can to embrace her. I am ready to receive any sorrows, regrets or aspirations.
I am ready to wash away all kinds of mortal existence.
The Daughter keeps on sinking, even deeper.
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