Relativity Poem by Aj Anwar

when timestamp removed
the world appears anew

when everything is labeled
why all things seem different

when words are nicely crafted
not all is worth of poetry

when the heart is not veiled
ones would be prone to see evil

whereas acceptance is a must
leading the road to the Creator

now can you see
the you in thee?


[A translation from Indonesian version: ]

RELATIVITAS

Ketika ditutupkan marka waktu
seisi dunia disangka baru

Ketika segala diberi nama
apa saja disangka beda

Ketika kata-kata ditukang rapi
tak mesti ia menjadi puisi

ketika hati tak diihrami
apa pun cepat terpasung dengki

padahal ikhlas itu perlu
itulah jalan mengenal Tuhanmu

dapatkah kau kini
mengenal dirimu?

Jkt,18/1/17
©AJ. Anwar