The Short Poetry Collection

Until Later

Inspired by : Orange ( ⁇ ) – Treasure

My heart is beating fast. Finally, the anticipated day arrived as well. The day we finally meet again. I want to blame the universe! Why do we both seem to be unreserved by time and distance? But it's okay. Today, I will see him again after a long time.

After looking at my reflection in the mirror once again, I went to meet him. Not far away, I can still take it on foot. Anyway, the weather today was beautiful. The sun shone warmly along with a soothing breeze, just like it.

This place never changes. Wooden fences that border roads and rivers. A large tree with twigs and very dense foliage. Maybe what changed was the grass that increased every day, then trimmed down later in the day. I waited for him to come by the white bike he used to ride every time we met, looking at the river water reflecting the blue sky with his horde.

"Hi! It's been a while, huh?" he patted me gently on the shoulder.

My smile that had been imprinted earlier grew wider after hearing his voice. I turned my body to face him, "Hi! Not at all."

She looks like an angel in a knee-length white dress. I was stunned for a moment before he waved his hand in front of my face and laughed. "Dream again?" tanyakanya.

I shook my head, "You're beautiful."

He laughed again. Laughter will always be an opium to me. "You're cool, too" he said.

I smile. He always praised me cool, not handsome. He thinks cool is more than handsome. Her opinion is all there is, but that's what I like about her. We stood next to each other facing the river water that continued to flow quietly. No conversation whatsoever, but it's still fun. Being with him is always fun.

"You want to go down?" tanyakanya. I'm nodding.

While holding hands, we went down the stairs and sat next to each other by the river. His head rests on my shoulder. Our direction of view led to the river in front of us. From here, the sound of the river flow was heard more clearly.

We discussed many things, ranging from our daily lives, our favorite movies and books that have just been released, friends, family, to random things that just flashed in the head. Time goes by very fast. Suddenly the sun was in front of us and was preparing to drown itself.

"I don't want to go" he said quietly without looking at me.

"Me too, but the sun is about to sink. Don't want to, we have to go back." I was just about to stand up, but he held me back.

"In a moment," he said slowly. I could still see her teary eyes, even though the sky was already a little dark.

"You can be late to go home" I said. With all my might, I tried to endure my sadness and selfishness. To be honest, I don't want to go either. I don't want him to leave. I wish time would stop, but of course it can't happen.

We both finally woke up. I knew she was hiding her cries, though I couldn't see her face clearly. He refused to look at me and kept looking down. Before he actually left, I hugged him tightly. Ah, I don't think I want to let go!

"Don't cry! We'll see you later. I love you so much" I said, staring up at the night sky. I can't cry in front of him.

I took off my arms and looked at his face. There were traces of tears on both of her cheeks that were immediately wiped by her before I could do so. He immediately rode his white bicycle. Before actually leaving, he turned to me first and waved his hand. I could not see his face clearly as the sky grew darker. I waved back with a smile as wide as I could and secretly hoped that he would not be able to see the sadness that was emanating from my eyes.

Today, the sun sets again

Say goodbye every time

Unfortunately, time cannot stop

We have to go back

Only a smile can I give

When you let go

Though the heart wants to hold you here

I'll see you later

Today, the sun sets again

Lembayung twilight sign end of day

The end of this meeting

I can't look you in the eye

Again, I cry

An incompatible smile with the heart

The smile that let me go

Sorry this has to happen

I gotta go back

I'll see you later

There's nothing more I can do. The day is over. He's already back. I also have to go back. No regrets, no more crying. However, it got harder to hold it as my footsteps walked home.