Albert Herdianto Widjojo
Words of love
may too obsolete
for us
even if it was awaited
when the heat has dried up
world of this and that
triggering frustration
rouse disappointed
if it prevents the desire
to step too though
when it has drowned pleasure
with a flood.
Then what about black rain?
Is that worse?
Or is it just an illusion to drag hope in a vortex?
Or maybe,
just a way to force the eyes to close and see the light behind the eyelids?
is this just for me
or for all of us?
Should we let it be?
or should us let the mystery
stay as it?
and let the wise eyes
saw its beauty?
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Digital painting by Albert Herdie – from part of Life of the Cosmos series – Black Rain.
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Great song, you have countless talents
Your praise always flies me to the sky! Thank you very much, dear friend.
You’re always welcome
Great poem. The image looks like black ink along with another substance was thrust into a clear liquid to create such an effect. Nice, very nice
Your praise always feels special to me, brother Bradley. Thank you so much and I really appreciate it.
I love this poem! And the painting is so unique, the colors are really deep
Thank you so much for the compliment, my friend.
Prayers and hugs ??
in lak’ech ala k’in. Hug you too, soul sister
A mystical poem, Albert…
Interesting impression, Natalya. How can you get that impression?
Thank you for your appreciation.
Maybe because I am not sure I got all sense right, you know English is not my native language…
Sometimes it’s hard for me to grasp a poem or a song… even if I know all words in it.
Love the drawing.
That’s okay, my friend. Well, English is also not my native language.
Thanks for the compliment.
A++++++++++++++++ on this unique poem. Happy happy you are ok.
This teacher is always so generous to me!
Welcome back, my friend!
Thanks a lot, my friend.
I have not seen the true poet, dear friend … of the black rain …. it has something to do with you
This poem is just an expression of contemplation, dear friend, and black rain is just an imaginative analogy.
I prefer purple rain!!!
Actually, I prefer Deep Purple…
Beautiful poem indeed , you were absent since 22 days , Is there all Okay ?
As you have seen and know, I’m fine.
If you are reading this, this is part of my homework to reduce the number of notifications.
Nice poetic prose. I have never experienced black rain before except for short bursts of depression but I remain alive and kicking. So glad to read, see you, hear your words again Albert. Missed you a lot. Hope you and your family and the cats are doing OK…
Your appreciation always ignites my passion, dear friend. Black rain is just an imaginative analogy.
Thank you for your care for my family and my five cats.
I know one thing and that is every cloud has a silver lining
Yes, we both know that, but, can you explain to me the meaning for you?
I surely can explain.There was a mini tornado here a few years ago and some trees were chopped off. They all came back with new shoots and had better yields.
That’s great, Grace! That is also how we are with our ups and downs in life, right?
It is an art to recognise the silver lining.
when the black rain comes, have your wife take you beneath the waves…
Ah… you are right! She will definitely be happy to do it!
I’ll see you under the sea
So glad you are back – (hopfully)
Wonder poem, what about black rain – great line. Lots of meaning there…
I hope I’ll be back fully as soon as possible, Doc.
If a drop of black ink stains something, what about the heavy rain of it?
Is it a stain my friend, or concealment? As we change things around us, with our passage our breath, even our natural oils does the world remain the same as before after out passage?
It’s just a hidden area without limits beyond what we see outside, sir. Getting out of that place makes us laugh out loud to see the jokes of the world, while still doing everything as before to get on with life.
the journey that is life, becomes the life that has gone on a journey!
That’s how the duality wrote the story, for what he learned.
truly the open heart logs more paths!
…and you are one of the owners, Doc.
i have missed your kind words, your deep discussions. Well, I have missed you my friend.
I have experienced the black rain before Albert. Such flowing words you have shared. Again, wonderful to see you
Share the art of life here, especially with best friends like you are very encouraging and illuminating my life, Carol. That’s why it’s very pleasant for me to see you too.
See, your inspiration has been missed so much every day here. Thank you for the encouragement as always. You have taught me so much.
Beautiful painting with nice pos,thanks for sharing .
Thank you so much for your appreciation, Hina.