Gaza Atansa "Desolation I "

Gaza Atansa is the pen name of Alya Tri Ayatunissa, a contemporary Indonesian writer and poet from Sampit, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, who is currently pursuing her degree in International Relations. She is known for her vibrant imagination and a distinct dedication to the art of the written word

Distinguished by her poetic wordplay and lyrical subtlety, her work gracefully bridges imaginative storytelling with reflective depth. Through a voice marked by emotional sensitivity and creative insight, she explores the nuances of human experience, weaving complex thoughts into evocative, poetic prose.

Poem:

Desolation I

If I were an antelope that knowingly fell into blindness,

So that no one would need to heed me

Whenever I am lost, deceased, or gone.

Am I not the appalling human who is never pleased?

I loathe, yet sometimes adore, this very perception.

And if I were a deer,

How far could I envision my prejudice as a creature?

It hurts deeply to think that nobody will hear me,

As long as I endure the deafness of society.

I think I am the worst part.

I seek attention only through desolation.

Too lost to know anyone understands

Humans only divide my abilities.

Have you ever experienced the beauty of gratitude?

Such as when you see the smallest things that God shows us.

This happened to me and I crave it.

But we chase and long for a lot of things,

That we may not be able to get in the future.

And then in the end I realize

Did I ever want to be sensible from the start?