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EPS 33'S. WHAT DOES THIS TASTE MEAN?

Alone waiting for a shadow. Although only for a moment, but able to treat the deepening longing. Between the valley of rigidity and the height of the frozen iceberg. You and I are separated by a boundary that cannot be broken by your will and my will. You and I are separated by the vastness of the ocean. The thick, sturdy walls will not be destroyed by my will and your will. Even so strong, this taste is increasingly valuing you.

I waited like time for climate change. I stand without you myself. Just waiting for your hand to give you that hope. I thought this was gonna happen. Like our dreams at that time. And here I am still waiting. Me or you will go from standing in each other's quarters. Chasing our delayed dreams. Bringing bright hope together. Even if it's just for a moment.

I'm still waiting. Waiting for proof of your words. And you can only be silent. Without caring about my race. I'm still waiting. Like waiting for the dawn with the sun to peek in shame.

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" Who are you waiting for, jasmine?" gita asked, looking at Jasmine unblinkingly.

" I'm waiting for him! I always remember the words he said. He'll find me here. In the hope that he is healthy, he can catch up to me on this island" Jasmine said in resigned language.

His heart felt full of it would miss it. But Jasmine was trying to fight the bitter feeling of longing.

" Will Yoyo keep his promise?" ask Jasmine.

" I don't know!" sahut Jasmine as resigned to his waiting.

" Why don't you call him? And ask her if she's really gonna come here to see you?" ask Gita.

" Would you give up?"ask Gita.

" It feels like giving up, but this heart has not been able to erase its name. Actually do not want to think of him yet this occurred within here." replied Jasmine with a bitter smile.

" Is this so painful?" ask Gita.

" I find it hard to breathe when the longing begins to flare up. It felt like yelling and blowing up all this yearning. Waiting for her is like a night waiting for the shining sun." said Jasmine, looking far behind the island.

Gita grabbed Jasmine's hand. His best friend's hand was attentive. Just like giving strength to Jasmine in order to fight for her love.

" He may have started to get close to the woman of his parents' choice. He may begin to learn to love and eventually inflict his true love on the woman. After that, I was completely knocked out and crashed into his mind and heart. And in the end I have to be the same. Forget about him and start opening my heart to others. Although it's not easy for me to live" said Jasmine began to get excited.

" But I'm still waiting here" Jasmine finally said.

Is it this crazy if love is already completely embedded in the heart? Common sense never gets along with your own feelings. Of love? Do I have to swallow all the pain and pain, when love does not immediately seek its owner?

(Jambi, January 14, 2022)