A Song

Himin Sare Piya wida is a song I love, totally because its unique music composed by one of Sri Lanka's most brilliant music minds, Khemadasa. Half an year ago I tried translating the song into English. This song is filled with metaphors and similes...! So I had to avoid direct translations. This was the moment I felt how hard translating something is. I tried my best to give the idea... Bear with me with this. Hope you'll enjoy.

Gently you unfold your wings
Escape the thoughts as birds
From the silky blankets
Of the feathery divan
If it's a flower, let it be so
Along it's tenderness and beauty
If it's a pond, let it be so
Along its silky blue freshness
Carried away by your soothing aroma
The horizons of my dreams widen
My heart is intoxicated by your tender whispers
Which releases the windows of my chamber