SHORT
STORIES
A bundle of literary fictions incorporated through the symphony of words that is based on the emotional involvement during travel and exploration, leading to a stronger grasp of the universe and of ourselves. Sewn for those who enjoy immersing in the depth of characters and being lost in it.
The story continues exposing the resonance of way of life, values, art, and people's attitude, and showing the forms of everyday life from the past rural to the current urban metropolis lifestyle. The lifestyle itself is captured in series of photos and outlined in articles.
Kuraih tangannya. Kucengkeram. Kutarik dia dan kuikat ke punggungku. Matanya masih terpejam. Badannya berguncang kencang. Ku berbisik,
“Hey, adik manis, kamu tahu lagu La Montanara?” seruku mengalihkan rasa takutnya.
“Tau,” suaranya bergetar, nyaru diterpa angin.
“Yuk kita nyanyikan. Kita akan baik-baik saja. Mama udah nunggu di atas.” Kubuat suaraku setenang mungkin walau takut pun menjalariku.
Perlahan-lahan kudaki lagi jurang itu. Batu-batu kerikil berjatuhan setiap pijakanku, dan jari-jariku merogoh-rogoh batu yang bisa kujadikan pegangan. Sambil ku bernyanyi,
La montanara o-he
si sente cantare,
cantiam la montanara
e chi non la sa?