The Sun of Independence

Amidst verses of dreams, I discovered magnificent tales, Of those who selflessly sacrificed and served until their last drop of blood, And, my heart, mind, and steps were stirred. The sun of independence has blazed high, Like grains of sand in the ocean, monuments are erected from every corner of my land. Yet, a question arose, unsettling my soul: Does that fervor for struggle still persist today? Not yet, and we must strive again, I said. I understand that the sons of dawn and a host of legendary figures have found peaceful repose in the blooming gardens of heaven. A glimmer of realization also stirred, that independence has not yet fully materialized. In this homeland, diverse and growing challenges still threaten the garden of independence, which has only just begun to bloom. Still, there is a need for the rebirth of souls, sons of dawn whose hopes shine as brightly as the light of His love, So that the future voyage of the nation's civilization may be brighter than a cloudless sky. Yogyakarta, 5 Agustus 2024 Akbar AP