By Chairil Anwar
To the true Christian.
That is the Body
streaming blood
streaming blood
crumpled
broken
question washes up: What is my sin?
i saw the Body streaming blood
i looked at my reflection in the blood
clearly visible in the eye of the times
this shape at once transforms
closing wound
i fill with joy
that is the Body
streaming blood
streaming blood
12/11-1943.
Pantja Raja, p. 17.
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The poem by Chairil Anwar is interesting and I quite like it, but why do the few poems I have read have a religious theme. Are these popular in general or is there a shortage of those with another theme? I am curious. : )
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Many are. It’s interesting isn’t it. The times were hard. Thanks for your support.
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