A Poem to the Sumatran People

Simple ode to Medanese and Palembangese...

Your way is different, less camouflaging and more direct,
Your language is different, though I hear here and there a glimpse of our shared words, our shared origin..
Your scope of life is different, more vivacious, melodious, romantic
And your will to live, definitely is strong and full

Medan is full of delicacies
Palembang is clean beyond compare
Medan's architectures are old and beautiful
Palembang's Ampera is huge and strong..

Sumatera.., you are definitely beautiful.

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