Ruby - Astari Boedikoentjara
I try not to experience
your loss and sadness
as everyone moved on,
or away, not staying long.
Too many statements
Love is weird
Sometimes it ignites my fear
Maybe it’s often mistaken
confused with a sad obsession
You think he’s the one
He bares his straight, white teeth for a smile
as he greets me with his shy “Hello”,
while I politely nod as I go.
His dark complexion slightly glistens
under the Jakarta morning sun.
Perhaps you secretly wish I’d talk to you
the way I used to
like I fear silently
whether you’ll really listen to me
or just give me some more scrutiny
I think my heart’s been beyond broken
by Israeli Zionists’ atrocities.
I want freedom in Palestine,
so there’ll be no more misery.
No highlights for 2023.
The generation gap:
“They’re just little kids,
so young and still stupid.
Advice?
More of them?
Truth or lies?
Should I give a damn?
I understand
INTRO:
Welcome to the class of life.
Experience is your teacher.
Here's your lesson:
Are you ready
to be what you’ve always wanted
like dreams inside your head
instead of nightmares causing dread?
The power abuse:
“People should be in order.”
Oh, yeah – have you been their best example(s)?
It’s your stupid, double standard
that makes it really, really hard
I’m not looking for romance
I don’t even want to dance
still unsure with you,
‘though you seem honest and true
I don’t know
They say patience is a virtue
and fairy tales aren’t true.
There’s no such thing as ‘love at a first sight.
Such a childish mentality isn’t right.
I know we’ve just met
