I wish we could understand each other

I wish they could understand...
When I hang out with a boy, it doesn't mean he's my bf
I'm a teenager, I don't always have the best attitude
I try to make the best decision for myself
I'm young and want to have fun
If I'm out all night it doesn't mean I'm drinking or doing drugs
Not all my friends can be a bad influence


I wish I could understand...
They worry if a boy will hurt me
They want me to be a good girl
They don't want me to take the wrong path
They're afraid if I pick the wrong friends
Because society is a trap

-Danise

A letter to you

We've done a lot of things that we will never regret
Those moments I will never forget
It's hard for me to cheer up
I can't remember how to wear a smile
I'm feeling so blue

You've been here with me through ups and downs
Be willing to walk on by the outskirts of all towns
Just to help me get through my problems all along
Now that you're gone
Things will never go back to the way they were before
We have to let each other go
I guess I have to be strong

I love you, il mio amico.
See you again...

-Danise

A second goodbye

I wish I could go back in time

I want things to go back to the way they used to be

You and me together

You were there when nobody else was

Truth is, now we are apart

Seeing you there in silence

All I can do is pretending I'm fine

You stare at me with words left unspoken

I wipe my  tears every now and then

I know we're not fine

But you should have known that you'll always be with me

Whenever and wherever I go

I really miss you but we'll meet again someday

Say hello to the new beginning

And a good bye to bad ending

Here I am standing on my own

I gotta move on and let you go

I gotta live my life without you here

I wish this is our last goodbye

I'll be waiting for a "Hello again" 

And no more goodbye...


-Danise

Broken Dreams

A couple years ago, I was just a young boy
Sat under the  moonlight with her
Spent our night with kind of serious talk
Promised not to hurt each other
Promised to stay true with her
Promised to be with her through ups and downs
Had a beautiful dream about future 
Wondered about marriage 
Grew old together with precious kids
Wished the kids to be good people
Had a perfect life with family

Time passed by
That moment we've been waiting for has come
Until the day we've been dreaming of has gone
She messed up our life, fucked up our plans
The hopes vanished away
Look at me
Look into my eyes
Could you see what we have made?
Be strong we could make it through, you said

I was broken into pieces
I was drowned into the bitter truth
Suddenly remembering my  dreams to have a perfect family
I gotta keep pushing on, I gotta keep my head held high
I won't blame on her for the mistakes
I will help her to fix everything
I will support her to the way it has to be

Time passed by
That rough moment has gone
It became a bad memories
I thank God for the guardian angels
Who always helps
Who always be there
Who always supports
Who always keeps promises
I thank God for the problems 
Which made us who we are now


-Danise

A place called home

Feeling tense, it's so hard to breathe, as every night I cry so desperately

In a place called home

The safest place, they said

A place where I shouldn't feel so scared to talk, so scared to joke, or so scared to laugh

A place where I could sleep tight at night

A place where I could share joy and sorrow

A place where I grow up

Everything was fine until that day

That day when you knew what you shouldn't have known

It was just a small mistake you couldn't tolerate

Fuck chance. It doesn't exist in my life

It sticks out so much in your mind

And for some reason when I succeed, you nod and say good, then put it behind

This tension between us, I can't take it anymore 

I'm wondering why I'm still here

I wish I could disappear and get out of here

I don't want to see disappointment on your face anymore

I'd give my money and car for a sweet escape

To a place where I could hang on the beach with toes in the sand

To a place where I could feel the warmth of sun

To a place where I could be free not giving a shit

No more anger and tears

No more pain and cry

I'd rather be somewhere else, alone

That day will come, when you put down his mug and instead of a shrug, walk to my bed and you wish you could give me a hug and whisper you love me
But too late, I just can't feel a tear drops
You'll be sorry that I'm finally free..
In a place called home

-Danise

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A letter to daughter

Hello, I'm 50 years old father and I have the only daughter. I'm so sad to know how time flies so fast.. She's 21 years old now. I'm sad to know that she's getting older. Honestly, I'm not ready to watch her grow but I have to.

I wish she knew that I really love her. Even though sometimes I just can't show her how much I love her.

 Does she know that I always worry when she hasn't reached home at night?

Does she know that I always worry if she replaces me with another man?

Does she know that I'm afraid that I can't give her the best of me?

Does she know that I remind your mom to text you?

Does she know that I remind your mom to call you and make sure you're fine?

Does she know that I'm afraid if I fail to take care of you?

Does she know that I really want to cry and hug you tight when you have to leave home?

Does she know that I could just say "take care" and wipe my tears?

Does she know that I work hard and make money for you?

Does she realize that?

My daughter...

I still remember that time we played together

I still remember that time we went to mall and asked for a doll

I still remember that time you danced and sang for me

I still remember that time you won and said "I'm the winner, daddy!"

I still remember that time you called me every night when I wasn't home

I still remember you said "good night daddy" and kissed me

I still remember you whispered to me "I love you daddy"

And other good memories I can't ever forget..

My daughter...

I'm sorry if I can't fulfil your need, I just dont want to spoil you..

I'm sorry if I get mad if you make mistake, I just want you to be a good girl..

I'm sorry for being overprotective, I just want you to live a good life..

I'm sorry I don't let you to come home late, because I know that nightlife is bad..

I'm sorry for making too many rules, I just dont wan't you take a wrong path..

But dear, you should know that

I'm the one who will be proud to see you graduate soon..

I'm the one who will smile to see you become a person you want to be..

I'm the one who will cry to see you have a new life with the right man you choose someday..

I won't let anybody hurt you..

I don't want to see you cry..

I'll always be your first love..

I'll always do my best for you..

Oh my beloved daughter, I just want you to know that I love you...so much.

No matter how old you are, you're still daddy's little girl.

Regards,

Your old father.

SURGA KECIL YANG TAK TERLIHAT ( "WISATA INDONESIA DAN IMPIANKU" ASIA WISATA WRITING CONTEST )

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page"

Travelling adalah hal yg sangat dibutuhkan oleh siapapun yg setiap hari disibukkan oleh rutinitas sehari-hari yg membosankan dan melelahkan, termasuk saya, apalagi yg setiap harinya harus menghadapi hiruk-pikuk ibu kota. Ingin sekali rasanya melepaskan penat dengan jalan2 melihat indahnya alam ciptaan Tuhan di tanah air tercinta. Bosan juga hanya melihat gedung2 tinggi, ramainya kendaraan dijalan, sungai yg tercemar, dan pinggiran kota yg kumuh. 

Tidak perlu ke luar negeri, karena setelah googling banyak sekali tempat wisata di pelosok2 daerah yang menawarkan kecantikan pesona alamnya yang belum pernah saya ketahui sebelumnya dan mungkin masih sedikit orang yg mengetahuinya. Ditambah lagi akses ke tempat tersebut yang memakan waktu lama dan tenaga ekstra tentunya. Tetapi saya yakin semua itu akan terbayarkan oleh indahnya surga kecil negeri ini yang luar biasa menakjubkan hingga membuat speechless.

Sayangnya, kesibukkan kuliah membuat saya belum sempat untuk mewujudkan impian saya merasakan pesona yang ditebarkan alam Indonesia. Ya, impian pertama saya adalah dapat menikmati surga kecil yang terlihat di negeri sendiri. Menjelajahi pulau demi pulau, provinsi demi provinsi, kota demi kota, desa demi desa. Saya juga ingin memberi tahu dunia bahwa pesona alam Indonesia bahkan lebih dari sekedar "menawan". Mengapa saya bisa berkata seperti itu? Tulisan dibawah ini akan menjawabnya...

bahwa ternyata Indonesia menyimpan pesonanya bahkan lebih dari yang kalian ketahui? Dari banyaknya surga kecil yang tak terlihat, inilah beberapa surga kecil yang mungkin anda belum tahu!

1. Pantai Ora, Maluku Tengah

Pantai Ora menawarkan keindahan alam yang tiada duanya, inilah satu lagu bukti untuk bahwa Indonesia memang  mempunyai pantai yang indah. Tentu saja tempat ini sangat memanjakan pengunjungnya yang ingin mencari ketenangan pikiran. Untuk mencapai Pantai Ora kita harus menyebrang ke Pelabuhan Amahay, Kota Masohi, Pulau Seram dari Pelabuhan Tulehu, Kabupaten Maluku Tengah dgn menggunakan Kapal Cepat yg memakan waktu kurang lebih 2 jam. 

2. Gurun Pasir Parangkusumo, Jogjakarta

Sebagai fenomena alam yg satu2nya ada di Indonesia, tentunya Gunung Pasir Parangkusumo yg terletak di sepanjang Pantai Parangtritis hingga muara Sungai Opak dapat dijadikan sebagai wisata alternatif yg layak dikunjungi. Kita dapat menikmati suara desir halus butiran pasir yg berpadu dgn suara debur ombak pantai selatan. Akses menuju lokasi ini sama seperti menuju Pantai Parangtritis, hanya memakan waktu 40 menit dari pusat kota Jogjakarta.

3. Danau Kakaban, Kalimantan Timur

                                            

Mungkin masih banyak sekali penduduk Indonesia asli yang tdk tahu surga kecil ini. Ya, Danau Kakaban yg terletak di Pulau Kakaban ini memang tidak seterkenal Danau Toba. Tetapi, danau ini menyimpan banyak fauna air yg cantik dan paling di dominasi oleh ubur-ubur yang tidak menyengat.

Untuk melihat cantiknya ubur-ubur ini, kita harus mencapai Pulau Kakaban terlebih dahulu. Kita dapat menyewa speedboat dari Derawan, Maratua, atau Sangalaki. Dibutuhkan waktu kurang lebih 45 menit dari Derawan, 30 menit dari Maratua, dan 20 menit dari Sangalaki.

4. Air Terjun Pulau Mursala, Tapanuli Tengah

Tempat yang wajib dikunjungi jika sempat ke Pulau Mursala adalah menyingkap keajaiban air terjun yang berada di pinggir Pulau Mursala. Keunikan air terjun di sini adalah air dari ketinggian 35 m itu langsung jatuh dari tebing pulau ke permukaan laut. Air yg mengalir dari sungai hanya sepanjang 700 meter kemudian mengaliri batuan granit di tebing pulau.

Untuk mencapai Pulau Mursala, kita harus mencapai Kota Sibolga dahulu yg membutuhkan waktu 8 jam dari Kota Medan dgn berkendara. Setelah  itu, kita bisa menyewa speedboat dari Pantai Pandan dan Pantai Bosu di pesisir Sibolga.

5. Goa Gong, Jawa Timur

Goa Gong yg terletak di Jawa timur ini merupakan goa terindah se-Asia Tenggara. Untuk mencapai Goa Gong juga tidak terlalu sulit, goa ini terletak di Desa Bomo, Kecamatan Punung, Donorejo, sekitar 140 km arah selatan kota Solo atau 30 km arah Barat Daya Kota Pacitan. Kita dapat menyaksikan stalaktit atau stalakmit yg terbentuk secara alami. Di dalam Goa Gong terdapat sebuah batu yang jika dipukul akan menimbulkan bunyi seperti Gong yang ditabuh.

Well, pesona alam di atas hanyalah sedikit dari seluruh keeksotisan alam yg ada di Indonesia. Indonesia menyimpan banyak sekali keindahan alam yang tdk bisa di pungkiri. Dan itu membuat saya sebagai anak bangsa merasa bangga memiliki karya Tuhan yang membuat lidah ini tidak berhenti mengucap syukur. Rasa bangga inilah yg kemudian memunculkan impian kedua saya, yaitu menjadikan Indonesia dikenal dunia sebagai negara yg kaya akan sumber daya alamnya dan menyimpan kecantikan pesona alam yg tak terhitung lagi jumlahnya. Bukan lagi dikenal karena tingkat korupsi, tingkat kriminalitas, ataupun jumlah penduduknya yg tinggi.  

References:
http://www.indonesia.travel
http://www. eastjava.com
http://www.jogjatrip.com
http://liburanwisata.com

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