Dewasa

makin dia dewasa,
makin pandai dia berkata, makin petah bicaranya
makin dia dewasa,
makin berani dia, luncur laju tiap lakunya. tiap tingkah gerak dan gerinya

dia dewasa, katanya mau belajar kenal dunia
mau tilik tiap ragam manusia
mau perhati selok belok hidup mereka
juga mau rasa erti seorang insan tercipta

hari makin hari
hari berlalu pergi
esok menjengah, semalam hilang membawa diri, dan hari ini, harus hadap dan lalui

dan dia, dia makin dewasa
makin takut dengan yang dia hadap
makin tak sanggup dengan yang dia lihat
makin kecewa dengan apa yang dia harap

dewasa tak seindah yang dia sangka.
banyak betul buruk jahat dunia
banyak betul keji nista manusia
banyak betul dengki caci pendusta.

dan saat ini, dia rindu zaman kecilnya.
zaman belum tahu apa apa
masa wang saku 30 sen pun sudah cukup bermakna
tika bermain itu nikmat dunia.

kalau saja aku masih kecil, akan kudoa agar dewasa aku tidak ada pendusta
tidak ada pengkeji juga pengnista.
akan kudoa dewasa ku penuh gembira. penuh bahagia.

Lots Of Love,
A Z I R A N G A D E N A N

Mereka, Anak-anak Yatim DAHIKMAH

Dimana kita saat ada yang memerlukan. Dimana kita saat mereka melambai minta perhatian.
Itu satu persoalan.
Bila kita terlalu bahagia, gembira, kita lupa tentang mereka. Terlupa disekeliling kita masih terlalu ramai yang sengsara.
Ramai yang menunggu, memohon andai bisa muncul satu pertolongan, ehsan dan belaian.

Sedangkan kita, yang punya harta, punya bahagia punya insan yang tersayang. Masih senantiasa rasa kurang.
Masih lupa memanjatkan kesyukuran.

Dan kepada adik adik yang tersayang, walau harta dan masa tak mampu aku berikan. Doa buat kalian sentiasa ada, InshaAllah.

Semoga kalian boleh mendapatkan masa depan yang lebih baik.
Semoga kalian lebih bersabar dengan dugaan ini.
Juga semoga kalian sentiasa kuat dan tabah andai ada badai yang melanda onak yang berduri.

Lots of Love,
K A K A Z I RA

A dish of ice cream

In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
“How much is an ice cream sundae?”
“50 cents,” replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins in it.
“How much is a dish of plain ice cream?” he inquired. Some people were now waiting for a table and the waitress was a bit impatient.
“35 cents,” she said brusquely.
The little boy again counted the coins. “I’ll have the plain ice cream,” he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and departed.
When the waitress came back, she began wiping down the table and then swallowed hard at what she saw.

There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were 15 cents – her tip.

Helpless Love

     Once upon a time all feelings and emotions went to a coastal island for a vacation. According to their nature, each was having a good time. Suddenly, a warning of an impending storm was announced and everyone was advised to evacuate the island.


     The announcement caused sudden panic. All rushed to their boats. Even damaged boats were quickly repaired and commissioned for duty.

     Yet, Love did not wish to flee quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realised it was time to leave. Alas, there were no boats to spare. Love looked around with hope.

     Just then Prosperity passed by in a luxurious boat. Love shouted, “Prosperity, could you please take me in your boat?”“No,” replied Prosperity, “my boat is full of precious possessions, gold and silver. There is no place for you.”

     A little later Vanity came by in a beautiful boat. Again Love shouted, “Could you help me, Vanity? I am stranded and need a lift. Please take me with you.”
Vanity responded haughtily, “No, I cannot take you with me. My boat will get soiled with your muddy feet.”

     Sorrow passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was to no avail. “No, I cannot take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.”

     When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that it did not look around, hardly concerned about anyone.

     Love was growing restless and dejected. Just then somebody called out, “Come Love, I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so magnanimous, but jumped on to the boat, greatly relieved that she would reach a safe place.

     On getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Puzzled, Love inquired, “Knowledge, do you know who so generously gave me a lift just when no one else wished to help?”Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”“And why would Time stop to pick me and take me to safety?” Love wondered.Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and replied, “Because only Time knows your true greatness and what you are capable of. Only Love can bring peace and great happiness in this world.”

     “The important message is that when we are prosperous, we overlook love. When we feel important, we forget love. Even in happiness and sorrow we forget love. Only with time do we realize the importance of love. Why wait that long? Why not make love a part of your life today?”