Noureddine Ben Alouane Poems

Oh dearest companion! the closest witness of my journeys
The discreet partner and the silent observer of my adventures
Thee shared with I sweet and sour times thy sadness conveys
Bravo! To thy royal patience to endure all storms and tortures
...

We're still on the ship, sailing
Through barbarian seas, waiting
Across fierce storms, making
Our silly way to somewhere
...

« farewell » is said but i ‘m now deaf to listen
to any voiceless void vowels that do glisten
on a white paper that is soon raped and stained
seeking some homeless reader to be maintained
...