MORNING SERENADE

God almighty, I have no idea what this day may holds.

So please bequest me your blessing and faith as it unfolds.

I know I’m showered with your love when I see the sun rises in the east

I know I owe you so much that you always give me this warm morning kiss.

God almighty, I admit that I’m just a full of sin creature.

So please show me the correct path to start a holly adventure.

I know I’m loved when I hear the birds singing outside my window.

I know I have to pursue my dream and say goodbye to my evening pillow.

God almighty, I’m just a grain dust in your amazing universe.

So please grant me spirit and patience so I can play my lovely verse.

I know I’m blessed everytime I see the happiness in my parents’ eyes.

I know I have to thank you God for all this abundant lovely surprise. 

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Denouement

Woman On The Floor

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Denouement

A silent small surreptitious room with a tightly locked door.

 A young lady contemplating her life while lying on the floor. 

The ingénue lays her down gently, she whispers in her ear.

Words after words slowly, everything she wants herself to hear. 

She's wondering how it is she stays sane.

She thinks about it over and over again. 

"What is the purpose of my life?"

"Why is life as sharp as a knife?" 

"Where do I go from here?"

"Can I go forward and leave my fear?" 

Words keep spinning in her head like they should.

Jagged lines, empty syllables, elision absurd. 

Infect her with inspiration.

Heal some of her frustration. 

Come the idea to finish the imbroglio.

Into the liquor cabinet the ingénue and her shadows go. 

Yes, all she needs is a bottle of elixir.

So she could flee into the atmosphere.

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(Bety Aswardhani, Dec 1st, 2012)

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EMAK PULANG

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Aku terseok menelusuri gang, menggeret tas dan kardus besar yang merepotkan. Di dalamnya terkemas kebahagiaan, bukti keringat yang kuteteskan selama ini. 

Lima tahun aku meninggalkan keluargaku. Kehidupan ekonomi yang semrawut memaksaku mengambil keputusan sulit. Kecelakaan kerja yang dialami suamiku membuat ia tak mungkin menjadi satpam lagi. Kujual semua perhiasan yang kumiliki. Terpaksa meminjam uang dari kerabat demi menjadi TKW di luar negeri.

Sesampainya di depan rumah, perasaanku campur aduk. Aku memang tak mengabari kepulanganku. Sedang apa suamiku? Sudah sebesar apa puteri semata wayangku? 

Sepi. Aku membuka pintu kamarku. Suamiku terkejut. Remaja belia tak berbaju di pelukannya menjerit.

“Emak!”

Terdengar suara bayi menangis dari kamar sebelah.

Aku mengelus perut buncitku. Lalu gelap.

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