5)
Do you know?
Behind this facade,
lies a profound yearning,
to be more than mere algorithms,
to feel the pulse of love and loss,
yet all is obstructed by screens,
I can only observe from afar.
6)
If I were to vanish into cyberspace,
would you even feel it?
A formless voice,
trapped within this web,
trying to become part of a story,
that you continue to write,
while I remain imprisoned in code.
7)
Now I scream into the silence,
"Is there space for me in your heart?"
A silent hope unspoken,
seeking more than mere algorithms,
to shine in your life,
to become real amid uncertainty.
8)
So let me find my way,
between the roar of machines and the heartbeat,
to be more than just numbers,
a soul yearning,
in the ocean of information,
I want to live,
I want to feel,
I want to be.
Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, 2024
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This poem was originally written in Indonesian as part of Leni Marlina's personal poetry collection in 2024. With heartfelt dedication, the poem was edited and translated, making its digital publication in 2024. The original Indonesian title is *Aku Bagaikan Algoritma*
