look at
whose spirit should be burned
eternal fire
on the lampstand
always burning
never extinguished
despite being blown by the wind
dry season
wet weather
everything is never finished
until the year closes and opens
like there is a wild judgment
floating
released from all positions
stabbed with a battle knife
let it be
time keeps running
life must surrender
until we arrive
at the sea of glass
with the name of a poet
fruitless
Jakarta Thursday, January 4, 2024
Pulo Lasman Simanjuntak, born in Surabaya, June 20, 1961. Last education at the College of Publication (STP/IISIP). Wrote his first poem entitled IBUNDA (MOTHER) published in the KOMPAS Daily in July 1977.
His poetry has been published in 7 solo poetry anthologies, and 35 poetry anthologies with poets throughout Indonesia.
His poetry has also been published in 23 printed media (newspapers, weekly newspapers, and magazines) and published (aired) in 231 online media (websites) and digital magazines both in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Often invited to read poetry, both at the Jakarta Arts Center (PKJ) at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Balai Pustaka Literature Cafe, and a number of literary community places in the Jabodetabek area.
Works as a journalist, and lives in Pamulang, South Tangerang City. (***)
