My One Moment

My reflection in the mirror, my shadow, and I,
Do they truly exist or not?
They are unfamiliar with my sufferings;
If only one of them could take my place.

If I were a shadow, or a mere illusion,
Numb like them, speechless like them.
If only for a moment worth a lifetime;
Appear as if existent, vanish like them!

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Translated by: Mehmet Barın Erturan
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