Tag Archives : Life

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On An Almost-Relationship


After years went by, I finally had that day when you knocked the door and opened up my heart, tearing down my arrogance.  You undressed my soul. I was naked as the walls I had built around me destroyed in a minute you came in. With all you imperfections and dark sides, you came to my rescue, making me believe…

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I Am Dating Your Mind


I’m dating your mind, for it is the only place I can see the beauty of a man and the true color of life.   P.S: Originally handwritten on August 12th, 2014 at MMC Hospital Jakarta, Room 503.

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Forgiven but not Forgotten*


  Pertama kali saya mendengar kalimat itu ketika saya masih usia belasan tahun, sekitar SD atau SMP. Waktu itu, saya sedang gandrung dengan band asal Irlandia, The Corrs. Salah satu lagu mereka dalam album Unplugged berjudul Forgiven but not Forgotten. Saya tidak mengerti arti judul lagu itu. Maka saya bertanya pada kakak saya. Dia bilang, “Dimaafin tapi nggak dilupain.” Saya…

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He Made My Day


I thank my God for the morning hot tea today. For a friendly traffic. For those songs I could listen and sing on my iPod. For the warm breeze of the trees behind  the gate. For a sudden kiss on my cheek you gave, realizing that our love is still there.

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Telingamu Penat


Mungkin saya tidak ingat dengan pasti siapa dan kapan ia mengatakannya. Yang pasti pada sebuah kesempatan yang dirancang Tuhan dengan baik, ia berkata begini: “Lo tau kenapa kita punya dua telinga dan satu mulut? Supaya kita lebih banyak mendengar ketimbang ngomong.” Ketika itu saya terperangah dibuatnya. Teman saya itu, entah siapa namanya, mampu membuat saya sadar bahwa apa yang dikatakannya…

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