Catastrophe in a free country<\/p>\n
From Suara Karya<\/p>\n
I have known this country since I was seven, when the
\ncondition and atmosphere were perfectly harmonious, so
\nheartening. Never a single scream of fear or yelling of
\ndissatisfaction over the government's policies was heard from the
\nsociety.<\/p>\n
But now, after the downfall of the New Order regime, to
\nIndonesians, the world has turned topsy-turvy; the emergence of
\nreform has added a cloud to an otherwise happy and cheerful
\natmosphere. Day in, day out, cries are heard from children of the
\nnation owing of their dissatisfaction with their leaders. The
\nhungry stomachs, which know nothing about the meaning of
\ncompromise, begin to rumble. But all these cries and wishes seem
\nto drift in the wind: they go unheeded.<\/p>\n
Cries from suffering and starving people yearning for justice
\nnever seem strong enough to tear down and unravel secrets, yet
\nthese cries adorn the morning print and electronic media.<\/p>\n
Will all these pain persist and when will they come to an end
\nin my beloved country, Indonesia?<\/p>\n
In bygone days, I saw beauty all over, like sparkling lights
\nby day and by night. Once, you were so tender like silk, so soft
\nand white like snow. You were once so renowned in the eye of the
\nworld. Is this your fault or that of the people living on your
\nland? Now what I see is complete darkness, both in your day and
\nnight, all enshrouded with arrogance and hypocrisy.<\/p>\n
My beloved country, Indonesia, in your beautiful days, you
\nmust be prepared to accept and listen to twaddles about self-
\nrespect, position and dignity, which are all ephemeral. But, will
\nall this change? When?.<\/p>\n
ACU CAHYUDIN<\/p>\n
Subang, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/catastrophe-in-a-free-country-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }