Ismet wrote:

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Hello Melati,

I admire your wonderful talent to be able to write lovely and beautiful “puisi” on the spot. I am working on my next “puisi.” Meanwhile, here is a short one to celebrate New Year.

Happy New Year.

A special day that's sunshine bright,
a happy heart that's warm and light,
and every New Year wish come true,
these things are wished today for you.

Ismet

Hai Ismet...

terima kasih...itu aja yang ada pada diri ini...
rangkaian kata...luahan hati...

tahun mendatang ternanti nanti..
harian berlalu di kenang
yang terpasti...terindah terukir..
yang sebaliknya...seandai kenangan
memilukan...ku semat ia nun jauh ..masih dihati..
kerna itu lah janji...
ia ada...ia tak kemana...
esok...brmula semula..
perjalanan yang harus...
di mestikan...
salam mesra..
selamat menyambut tahun 2008...
doa melati semoga hidup mu ceria selalu Ismet..

kan melati nanti puisi mu di tahun hadapan ya...

hifni wrote:

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Oh melati oh melati
putih indah berseri..
menebar wangi menyerbak disemua hati
kuterpikat atas indahnya untaian kata

Wahai melati malam...
engkau menjadi
woman of the year the year 2007
platinum telah diberi untukmu
demi mengisi indahnya hari-hariku

salam hifni...
apa kbar? harapan melati diri mu sihat selalu..

selamat menyambut tahun baru ya..

dan bebanyak terima kasih...tiada kata yang dapat melati nyatakan kegembiraan di hati ini bila ramai di cimbuak dapat memenerima melati yang serba kekurangan...

seandai puisi dan luahan rasa melati dapat menghibur semua..
alhamdulillah...

jumpa lagi ...dan amat indah kata kata mu...
semoga Allah restui impian mu ...

salam mesra
melati malam

Hello Melati,

It took months for me to write and re-write this “puisi.” Finally, here it is. It will take many months in the future for the next one. Meanwhile, I am looking forward to reading your “puisi” and those of others. Have a nice day.

Sorry. I need to update and re-do this “puisi.”


Ismet

Post edited by: Ismet, at: 2008/01/17 18:03<br><br>Post edited by: Ismet, at: 2008/03/11 15:17

Hello Melati,

I am sorry that “puisi” in this page is duplicate of previous one. I am replacing with my way of thanking all of those hard working photographers who brought the Minang culture, landscapes and people to all of us. I have published this “puisi” in West-Sumatra website.

Fulfilling Lifetime Experience --

Maybe it is the unspoiled landscapes with lush greenery and blue lagoons.
Maybe it is spectacular, vibrant yet peaceful sunsets.
Maybe it is the place to get in touch with the restorative powers of nature.
Maybe it is the earthly delights and unique “ruko” architecture.
Maybe it is the charming towns and villages with surprises of their own.
Maybe it is the home of a warmly hospitable people famous for their traditions.
Whatever it is, one thing is for sure: Visiting Minang is simply the best.

Ismet

Post edited by: Ismet, at: 2008/01/07 14:52<br><br>Post edited by: Ismet, at: 2008/01/17 18:03

salam dan maaf lewat benar kini...melati sibuk dan sukar ada masa untok ke internet...

indah puisi mu...


adat minang kan ku dekati lagi
aku kan ke sana ...kesini maksud ku
mendengar sendiri tuturan bahasa mu..
melihat rumah gadang jika kesempatan
pasti ku ingin masakkan minang..
pasti ku ingin terusan dengar lagu2 minangkabau
apa saja minang ku ingin selami
tapi...aku ke jakarta pasti ada minang dimana2 ya...


Ismet..ku kan terus berpuisi...sabar ya..sibukkan ku kini buat ku menyapa walaupun sebentar ...ku masih ada..masih tetap membaca...

salam mesra

Hello Hifni,

I enjoyed reading your article entitled “Benarkah Peran Sosial Wanita Minang Dalam Adat dan Budayanya Sebagai Wujud Kesetaraan Gender?” in this website. As a Minang who is living overseas, this article gives me a better understanding of the role of women in the Minang culture.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your work you have brought the Minang culture and people to the whole world. Here is the “puisi” that I have written to recognize the natural beauty and unique foods of Minang.

Imagine:
a place where the tropical winds always blow gently through the swaying trees,
a place where rivers flow through unspoiled natural wonders,
a place with mountain waterfalls and crystal blue lakes,
a place with friendly people,
a place where aromatic spices and a variety of hot chili papers which are a treat to the senses,
a place with the delicate flavors of “Lamang Tapai,”
a place with the blazing chilies in “Itiak Lado Hijau,“ “samba jariang Panggang” and “Samba Hitam,“
a place with the exotic/tangy drink known as “Es Ketimun,“
a place that is called “Paradise.”

This place is not a dream -- it is Minang.

Ismet