In the Depths of Fragrance

Suddenly... my eyelids grew heavy, dim.
Strange darkness... slowly descending all around.
I felt—
I was sinking...
into some deep, unknown destination!

Breathing became difficult...
Around me... no one!
Only a gust of wind—
scattering a wild, unfamiliar fear!

...In this shiver,
body, mind—both stopped!

Your face...
floated vaguely before my eyes!
The rhythm of breath...
uncertain... broken...

[Light touch of instruments—the sound of water]

The long time ended.
Droplets of water splashed on my eyes and face...
A peace descended!

Unconsciously...
I began searching for the familiar scent of your body—
but could not find it anywhere!

Then have you...
not come?

I am in terrible pain!
You... don't stay away any longer!
Can't you understand—
your untouching neglect...
is the cause of this agony?

[Gentle rise and fall of soft instruments]

Have you come?
In this touch of peace...
my body found relief.

Now... I can smell
the familiar fragrance of your body!
Sleep is coming... overwhelming!

You know, when you stroke my head—
it feels...
as if I am in heaven!