* * If it wasn’t because of him, David Rockefeller and that kid Mark Zuckerberg might not have joined the cause. If he didn’t organize the dinner, those fat Chinese tycoons wouldn’t have learned a vocabulary that doesn’t exist in their language: philanthropy. He was the one behind this Giving Pledge idea and he had … Continue reading »
Friends, Which of these poems do you like best? And why? I Can Pour Light Into A Cup A Fleeting Moment of Surprise My Greetings to You God Invites You to A Party Dance, Dance Under the Rain Don’t You Fear the Unknown? I have three Teh Sari Wangi packages up for grabs. So … Continue reading »
Today, 17 August 2012, Indonesia celebrates the Independence Day, so I wrote a poem, “A Prayer for My Country”. Merdeka! * * O my Lord, My prayer is simple. * Let the water and the soil, the air, and the fruit of my country be sweet, my Lord. * Let the homeless find … Continue reading »
* * * Sentot welcomed the students who had just entered the room with a smile. He then held a Kopiko package and offered them the candies. “Thank you,” said Namh Vuong who took two Kopikos from the package. “No worries”, Sentot replied while offering Kopiko to the student sitting next to Namh, Abdullah. “Thanks, … Continue reading »
* * Sentot had been studying English at university for three years, but he hadn’t been able to speak the language fluently yet. Every time he wanted to utter a full grammatical sentence, he went speechless for no reason. Often he was engulfed in deep frustration, but he knew that he had to do something. When … Continue reading »
Image Source: Wikipedia * Are you a fan of Sarah Brightman ? Whether you answer “Yes” or “No” to the question, it doesn’t matter. Just scroll down. Get the excitement rolling because we have The Next Sarah Brightman. Yes, that’s right! A fifteen year old girl from Medan, Putri Ayu Silaen, has been declared by many, … Continue reading »
