Latitudes Magazine online focuses on Southeast Asia. Click on the image above for free access to the site.“A Bathroom’s Daydream”
By Rieke Diah Pitaloka
It might be good,
not to take notes of life
in the pages of diary book
One time,
if we read it again
sweet, makes us want to go back
bitter, makes our sorrow unforgettable
It might be good,
reflect on life
in a quiet bathroom
No need to be ashamed,
to remember, smile or cry
After that,
flush all of them
be ready to receive new food
that is better than yesterday
Source: Renungan Kloset: Dari Cengkeh Sampai Utrecht (Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 2003)
Website: http://www.seasite.niu.edu/indonesian/Poetry/poetry.htm
