I Knew.

I knew

While we were at the station

That you were waiting for another 'woman',

I knew

While I was carrying your luggage

That you would be traveling with another 'woman',

I knew that I was No more than a disposable Chinese fan

Used to shield you From the heat of the summer.

I also knew

That the love letters I wrote you

Were not more then mirrors To reflect your pride.
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In spite of that,

I will carry your luggage

And your lover's luggage

Because I cannot Slap a woman

Who carries in her white handbag

The sweetest days of my life.

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~Nizar Qabbani