His life is getting lonely, getting empty
Even more in the night
It yells horribly
Strangled in desolation in his room
He hates. Himself from everything
That entails women as his companion
Threats from every direction. And nearing though
In fear and anticipation he says a name
Surprised he falls seated. Who's calling?
Ah! Flaccidly he weeps: Mother! Mother!
(Translated by Affiq from the poem Sendiri by Chairil Anwar)
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