Lost in Translation

“Hung on my bedroom wall is the quote attributed to Joan of Arc: “I am not afraid. I was born to do this.” However my life unfolds, goes my thinking, is how I am meant to live it; however my life unspools itself, I was created to bear it.”

I remember being told that love is blind, so I ran my fingers through the creases of your flaws and slowly read your darkest secrets by stroking over the scars on your skin like braille. I’ve read all of your hidden chapters and you by far are still my favourite story.

“Each day my hands hurt for something to have,”

ثُمَّ تَابَ عَلَيْهِمْ لِيَتُوبُوا

“I am profoundly enchanted by the flowing complexity in you.”

“Well, you were right. I am neurotic. I could never settle down in either the country or the city.”