by Pratiwi Retnaningdyah
Along the bank of Sewell River
the bikini gals are lazily sun tanning
As I run to Alkek Library
Among colorful pairs of sandals crowding the Quad
The loud fraternity boys cheerfully calling
Burger, guys, or would you like taco?
A sound almost like whisper comes not from afar
Assalamu’alaikum, sister?
My footsteps halt, eyes looking to the right
A Hindi looking young man politely nods
Wa’alaikumsalam, brother!
And a respectful smile is in the air
In between the hip hop music at the Student Center
A piece of salam turns into an oasis
Inviting tiny beads of water running to my cheeks
And suddenly a cloud comes to protect the scorching sun
Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos
July 2003
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