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\nOnce I heard an elderly old man<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[ Karnga Riba ]<\/strong><\/p>\n

An old monotonous soul
\nLike there was something calling in the dark
\nAlthough the window was open, sunshine poured into the room
\nTrepidation building up inside from the shadows of dungeon
\nI was a pristine youth bumping into common talk
\nViewed vintage soul rambling clamor
\nWith his walking stick clacking
\nAnd a far-flung croaking radio.
\nSuch a racket it seemed.<\/p>\n

Empathetic as another antisocial being,
\nCatching some phrases in midair it emphasized weight.
\nThe clamor clearer
\nHe had a story to tell<\/p>\n

The days so fine in summertime; hunting in rainy days,
\nI leaned for more voice; a young business fellow.
\nI used to carry salt sags from one village to another.”
\nHmmm, I added<\/p>\n

All this lands were jungle, his cataract eyes twitched
\nI and my party cleared the land, as unsaid rule went
\nThe more land you clear the more land you owned.
\nLook! I built my empire with my own hands,
\nA legacy for my child I thought.
\nLook! How things have changed
\nI am old and lonesome.
\nMy old lady is always in church carols.
\nMy radio and this TV to give me company<\/p>\n

The black and white screen buzzed some girbish.
\nI once heard he had offered mithuns by the dozens
\nHis bride a young, lovely maiden.<\/p>\n

Do you see how my aged skin hangs?
\nThe world signs its time.
\nI have told my last wishes
\nMy grave has already been dug near the entrance.
\nNext to kin celebrating himi donum every year.
\nLingering for end of my last breath.<\/p>\n

Once I used to be notable guest in every village kebang
\nClad in bolup and yellow tadok
\nMy voice praised and honored.
\nNow they pay me their regards and go upstairs
\nWhile I feed on tidbits of discussions I no longer hear.<\/p>\n

He began to groan loudly,
\nThe pain was taking its toll,
\nArthritis or old age, I wasn’t sure;
\nWistful and lost for words,
\nAs kins crowded the blue,
\nThe night began to draw;
\nThere is so much more than eyes can meet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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