Never ask why!

(In memory of Titi Subiakto)

Gifts of friendship,
Gifts of love,
Never again,
Just in memory ...!
We never knew,
Things could change,
This fast...
This sudden!

You always told me,
Not to fear...
Crisis or chaos,
Old age or millennium,
Anything whatever!
Order had to prevail,
In body and soul,
In our personal world as well!

But, then you left,
"So gently into the night"
Suddenly,
Without warning...!
With memories and questions,
Tumbling through mind,
We took you to rest,
Under those shadowy trees.

Like water passing
Under the bridge,
Following its course,
Days go on...!
No words to express,
Feelings of loss...
Questions of how?
Question of why?

How could we be
So wrong in our thoughts...
Nothing ever was meant
To be forever...
Still, the Divine is perfect;
Not open to question...
Just believe, and
Never ask why!

Jakarta, April 11, 1999

Chances

Passing through time and life,
Nights and days come and go;
Leaving in their wake,
Joy, sadness, laughter and tears.

Chances, shaping and forming
Gains, losses, achievements and fears.
Days bringing exactly,
Lessons needed momently.

Challenges, looking like threats
Surprisingly changing into stepping stones,
Carrying us through time and life
Toward Divine Harmony and Destiny.

Aug. 20, 1999

-- By Adriana Hutagalung