Kashmiri Song by Juma

You never loved me, and yet to save me,

One unforgetable night you gave me

Such chill embraces as the snow-covered heights

Receive from clouds, in northern, Auroral nights.

Such keen communion as the frozen mere

Has with immaculate moonlight, cold and clear.

And all desire,

Like failing fire,

Died slowly, faded surely, and sank to rest

Against the delicate chillness of your breast.