Durian《榴莲》

Durian

Translated by Cindy Ong

Your thorny coat hides not your scent

Exciting senses from miles away

Finally, your victory is secured

You proudly reign

As king over all

Adored by many

Pride of your homeland

My sarong I will pawn

Just to earn your kiss

To satisfy my yearning

For your smooth, oozy flesh

I long for a glimpse

Of this high spirited king

Oh, Your majesty

《榴莲》

方然作

披一身刺芒

散千里郁香

你终于

战胜所有族类

傲然称王

受万民爱戴

为原乡争光

就算把沙笼典当

也要亲亲

那黄鲜白嫩的

芳泽

也想瞻瞻

你王者风采的

昂扬

Photo credit: Shirley Chua