(To Grandma)
Convention will fail us, grandma dear
One of these days, as another birthday is drawing near
I hope I can manage with a proper wish
on something you no longer cherish
And if I can’t help wishing you
a happy birthday anyway
Just look at me in the eyes
and see what I dare not say
(Sukasah Syahdan)
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