Albert Herdianto Widjojo
When the smiling mask removed
stiffened jaws by a forced laugh
at the end of every exhausting night
tongue like always swallow bitter
in back sore of the former lash by past
eyes only see the fog of thunderstorms in front
whole life as in the bottom of the rock cliff
a lifetime in grief prison.
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Let the hypocrite say it’s okay
stuck in a maze of likes and hates
pay a mortgage debt that can not be paid off.
Those who are saturated in the illusion game
use the formula to say “no matter”
no matter to penetrate the stone
or jump high beyond the lip of sky.
No matter!
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Illustration by Albert Herdie – Digital painting from part of Life of the Cosmos series – No Matter.
Wow sums this poem up perfectly. You are a great creative writer
Thanks a lot, LaJenna. Your appreciation is always rise me up.
Very poetic and very beautiful lines , my dear friend! Food for thought 🙂
I am honored with your appreciation, thank you very much, Ali.
You are a true friend of friends – some things are quite unknown to me, but still very interesting – congratulations
It is a concoction of the universe that we continue to learn is not it? Thank you for your appreciation, Lado my friend.
Wonderful work!
Thank you so much, Icy
I like the fact that you always find a way to properly combine your art with the Literature.
This is a very valuable praise and support. Thank you, Elenka
Very Apt poem often true to life, its a battle . Great picture with words
Thanks for your appreciation, Pamela
Love this one, and I agree! Great art paired with a great poem Albert!
Thanks for the loving appreciation, Kim.
O Nice Once
O good friend, Hamza, Thank you very much
My Pleasure.
Nice photo
Huge thanks, Gary. Actually this, not a photo but painting.
Poetry is not all about rhyming few verses, it has to convey some message too; and you seem to know this fact!
Thank you that you have captured my message, and have given me an appreciation and valuable support, Nadeem.
You’re truly a good poet. Every words speak a deeper meaning. Great post, Albert.
Thanks a lot, Cassy. I feel very honored
Absolutely beautiful and I love it!
Thank you, kind girl Gina
So fascinating to look at ..:) wonderful work and good read!
I feel honored by your appreciation, Marcelle. Thanks
you are more than welcome 🙂
?… It seems like a great change has happened to you, Marcelle.
really? in what way?haha
Hmmm…. ?I’m sure you’ve realized the answer.
Very interesting work!
Thank you very much, Ellie
I always appreciate the visual and literary work that you post and the juxtaposition of the two elements. The images and words communicate together very well.
Very nice work, man!
Your appreciation makes me feel very honored, Howard. Thanks.