Sun, 16 Aug 1998

Discussion

It is a place where we share what we know.

We bring together a share.

To find a solution for something we don't know.

To find a global picture of the big 'know-know'.

When it becomes so hot, we need a belief to hold on.

But don't hold on to it too tight,

I'm afraid it will block your mind.

Honestly, it's hard to see a real global picture.

Who totally has access to the big 'know-know?'

Every 'global' is always challenged by another bigger 'global'.

We always become a part of something bigger that we don't know.

Since every 'know' always ends up with 'don't knows'.

Then, let's enjoy the process of getting to know.

Let's share what we know,

and listen to what we don't know.

Surprisingly, you will know that you don't know.

Except when you enjoy being the 'know-know'.

So, what should we do when we don't know?

For sure, I don't know.

I don't have the courage to let you know,

'cause everyone has different measure of 'know' and 'don't know.'

I'd rather listen to something I don't know

If there's someone who is willingly let me know.

No matter who he/she is.

Later on, when time flies,

I'll know whether I know or I don't know.

-- By Azwitta Rizal

I don't speak your language

Whatever you tell me,

I don't understand.

Whenever I listen to you on TV,

I don't get the idea.

Whenever I ask people around me,

I still couldn't follow.

Until one day,

Someone gave me a hand.

A light heart of a simple young man,

and he seems to understand,

My being at a loss for words.

His help,

Had spurred my energy

to understand what is happening around me,

that the country,

where my grandfather, grandmother,

my mother and my father,

myself, my son and my daughter

will always stay together,

is going to collapse

To me,

nothing has changed.

I will remain the same,

'cause I don't speak your language.

One thing I will always remember

only, a light heart of a simple young man

who gave me a hand,

out of my darkness, and made me understand.

that I am a part of this lovely country.

Thanks to you, young man.

-- By Azwitta Rizal