Roger Waters - Wait For Her

WAIT FOR HER (Roger Waters & Mahmoud Darwish) Based on poem "Lesson from the Kama Sutra (Wait for Her)" by Mahmoud Darwish With a glass inlaid with gemstones On a pool around the evening, Among the perfumed roses - Wait for her. With the patience of a packhorse Loaded for the mountains, Like a stoic, noble prince - Wait for her. With seven pillows laid out on the stair, The scent of womens' incense fills the air, Be calm and - Wait for her. And do not flush the sparrows That are nesting in her braids, All along the barricades - Wait for her. And if she comes soon - Wait for her. And if she comes late - Wait. Let her be still, As a summer afternoon, A garden in full bloom. Let her breathe in the air That is foreign to her heart, Let her lips part - Wait for her. Take her to the balcony, See the moon soaked in milk, Hear the rustle of her silk - Wait for her. Don't let your eyes alight upon The twin doves of her breast, Lest they take flight - Wait for her. And if she comes soon - Wait for her. And if she comes late - Wait Wait. Serve her water before wine, Do not touch her hand, Let your fingertips Rest at her command. Speak softly as a flute would To a fearful violin Breathe out, Breathe in. And as the echo fades From that final fusillade, Remember the promises you made.