Oleh Leni Marlina
Kereta—bukan sekadar mesin,
tetapi luka yang terbungkus pelat logam,
melangkah ke dalam malam yang enggan tidur.
Di dalamnya, dunia mengambang,
di luar, langit menggigit—
seperti darah yang ditelan oleh rel.
Lampunya,
seberkas memori yang dipancarkan dari pusat kehampaan,
menguji batas-batas gelap,
menyulut serpihan waktu dalam ruang kosong.
Ia tak kenal takut—
seperti cahaya yang mencabik malam,
tanpa izin, tanpa tanya.
Gelap?
Itu bukan sekadar hilang,
bukan hanya tak ada,
tetapi semacam mulut tak bertepi yang menelan
segala harapan, segala ketakutan,
sebelum akhirnya melahap diri sendiri.
Namun kereta—
ia menggores jalur yang tak tampak,
menulis sejarah dengan roda-roda besinya.
Saat terowongan itu menganga,
seperti rahim yang meregang untuk melahirkan—
sebuah kelahiran tak kasat mata,
sebuah keajaiban yang dimuntahkan oleh gelap.
Dan kereta itu,
terbang melampaui batas,
seperti bintang yang menjilat cakar pagi.
Hidup ini,
terkikis dalam bayang yang menggigit,
perjalanan dalam gelap yang menantang.
Namun di dalamnya—
ada api yang tak akan redup,
ada serpihan cahaya yang mengukir jalan,
dan kita,
berjalan tanpa ragu,
meski dunia terus berputar dalam tanya.
Tiba di akhir,
kita bukan siapa-siapa,
tetapi segala sesuatu yang pernah kita lawan—
mitos yang lahir dalam debu dan angin,
terukir dalam jejak,
seperti fajar yang menanti malam mengakhiri dongengnya.
Canberra, Australia, 2012
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Puisi ini awalnya ditulis sebagai koleksi puisi pribadi oleh Leni Marlina tahun 2012 saat penulis mengikuti sebuah konferensi internasional sastra anak di Canberra, Australia. Kemudian puisi tersebut direvisi kembali dan dibagikan secara digital pertama kalinya melalui group WA Kreator Era AI dan dipublikasikan di media online tahun 2024.
Leni Marlina merupakan anggota aktif Asosiasi Penulis Indonesia, SATU PENA cabang Sumatera Barat. Ia juga merupakan anggota aktif Komunitas Penyair & Penulis Sastra Internasional ACC di Shanghai, serta dipercaya sebagai Duta Puisi Indonesia untuk ACC Shanghai Huifeng International Literary Association. Selain itu, Leni terlibat dalam Victoria’s Writer Association di Australia. Sejak tahun 2006, ia telah mengabdikan diri sebagai dosen di Program Studi Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris, Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni, Universitas Negeri Padang.
Leni juga merupakan pendiri dan pemimpin sejumlah komunitas digital yang berfokus pada sastra, pendidikan, dan sosial, di antaranya:, (1) Komunitas Sastra Anak Dunia (WCLC): https://rb.gy/5c1b02, (2) Komunitas Internasional POETRY-PEN; (3) Komunitas PPIPM (Pondok Puisi Inspirasi Masyarakat): https://tinyurl.com/zxpadkr; (4) Komunitas Starcom Indonesia (Starmoonsun Edupreneur Community Indonesia): https://rb.gy/5c1b02.
the tittle of this poem is Baja dan Cahaya dalam Labirin Malam
The meaning of the title for me is about the strength and gentleness that exist in times of darkness.
The meaning of the title “Baja dan Cahaya dalam Labirin Malam” can be interpreted as a depiction of strength (steel) and hope (light) amid difficulties or darkness (the labyrinth of the night). “Baja” symbolizes resilience, while “cahaya” offers hope to find a way out of confusion or hardship.
The meaning of the title of this poem for me is strength and light in the darkness of the path taken.where steel is a symbol of strength and light is like a light and night is like a dark road.
24 JD WRITING NK3-24 SN9-10 LM
Tiba di akhir,
kita bukan siapa-siapa,
tetapi segala sesuatu yang pernah kita lawan—
mitos yang lahir dalam debu dan angin,
terukir dalam jejak,
seperti fajar yang menanti malam mengakhiri dongengnya.
This is stanza I like very much
After I skimmed this poem, I think this poem is about people all over the world with strength and hope that compared to a train.
From this poem there is a line that is interesting to me, namely sebuah keajaiban yang dimuntahkan oleh gelap.
The meaning of the tittle of the poem to me is a hidden hope
1. In my opinion, the meaning of the title is describing a person’s spirit as a train, Light as hope and steel as a person’s soul. Meaning, passion and hope to reach something.
number 2
For me, the title of this poem means someone who is strong and resilient in difficult.
1. The meaning of “Baja dan Cahaya dalam Labirin Malam” of the poem for me is reinforcement when we are in the dark, steel is like a form of strength for us in bringing light.
The line/Stanza that I like very much is “menulis sejarah dengan roda-roda besinya”
The stanza I like very much is “Hidup ini, terkikis dalam bayang yang menggigit, perjalanan dalam gelap yang menantang.” because this stanza very touched my heart.
Light and darkness will surely go hand in hand, but remember, after the darkness, there will always be light.
The things come to my mind after reading the poem is someone’s enthusiasm in achieving his hopes
the thing that came after i read this poem was there are wounds there are stories that leave a deep impression that happen bringing the darkness and light of this life
The meaning of the title for me is to rise from darkness and move forward to seek light with enthusiasm and try to pursue what I dream of.
This title of the poem in my opinion is about the struggle to face darkness both in courage and in hope
3. The line I like very much is the 3rd line
Gelap?
Itu bukan sekadar hilang,
bukan hanya tak ada,
tetapi semacam mulut tak bertepi yang menelan
segala harapan, segala ketakutan,
sebelum akhirnya melahap diri sendiri.
Namun kereta—
ia menggores jalur yang tak tampak,
menulis sejarah dengan roda-roda besinya.
The line that I like is *tiba di akhir, kita bukan siapa-siapa, tetapi segala sesuatu yang pernah kita lawan mitos yang lahir dalam debu dan angin, terukir dalam jejak, seperti fajar yang menanti malam mengakhiri dongeng* reminds us that we are nobodies in this world, we must be able to fight agains existing myths.
1. I think this title is very poetic
2. Part “This life, eroded in biting shadows, a journey in the dark that is challenging. Very meaningful
3. After reading this poem, I feel that this poem awakens the spirit of power in life.
2. The line/stanza that I like very much is
“Hidup ini,
terkikis dalam bayang yang menggigit,
perjalanan dalam gelap yang menantang.”
I like this line very much because it shows that life is indeed challenging.
For me the tittle of this poem means a hidden power in our self.
After I reading this poem I thought about how living in this world full of strength and full of hope.
3. The things come to my mind after reading the poem is Life is indeed difficult but we can get through it well, if we are strong and determined.
1. Baja dan Cahaya dalam Labirin Malam means to me toughness and strength to survive.
Thasya Nor Aminah ( 24 JD Writing NK3 SN9-10 LM )
The line I like is
Kereta—bukan sekadar mesin,
tetapi luka yang terbungkus pelat logam,
melangkah ke dalam malam yang enggan tidur.
Di dalamnya, dunia mengambang,
di luar, langit menggigit—
seperti darah yang ditelan oleh rel.
The title of the poem entitled “Baja dan Cahaya dalam Labirin Malam ” for me means the mystery of the night. Steel and light in the labyrinth of night sounds like the night and the mystery in it. The title of this poem sounds like the title of a horror movie to me.
1. I think this title is very poetic
This poem meaning with deeply energize bring us the spirit from brightness.
the title “Baja dan cahaya dalam labirin malam” means to me It reminds me of a very dark night and the mystery within it and suddenly a light came to illuminate me That saved me from darkness
4. The things come to my mind after reading the poem is the poem about passion, dedication, and hope to reach something to dream of.
My favorite line from this poem is
Tiba di akhir,
kita bukan siapa-siapa,
tetapi segala sesuatu yang pernah kita lawan—
mitos yang lahir dalam debu dan angin,
terukir dalam jejak,
seperti fajar yang menanti malam mengakhiri dongengnya.
Kereta—bukan sekadar mesin,
tetapi luka yang terbungkus pelat logam,
melangkah ke dalam malam yang enggan tidur.
Di dalamnya, dunia mengambang,
di luar, langit menggigit—
seperti darah yang ditelan oleh rel.
this is a line that I like because it has a good meaning
“Hidup ini,
terkikis dalam bayang yang menggigit,
perjalanan dalam gelap yang menantang.”
I like this line very much.
The thing that comes to my mind is that we must dare to face the darkness and not be afraid of anything.
This poem reminds me of fighting against darkness and confusion with strength and hope.
:Kereta—bukan sekadar mesin,
tetapi luka yang terbungkus pelat logam,
melangkah ke dalam malam yang enggan tidur.:
this is the part that i very like
After read and do skimming if this poem I think this about strength and hope of life.
Hidup ini,
terkikis dalam bayang yang menggigit,
perjalanan dalam gelap yang menantang.
Namun di dalamnya—
ada api yang tak akan redup,
ada serpihan cahaya yang mengukir jalan,
dan kita,
berjalan tanpa ragu,
meski dunia terus berputar dalam tanya.
the stanza I like the most from this poem is “Hidup ini, terkikis dalam bayang yang menggigit,
perjalanan dalam gelap yang menantang.” because this stanza about challenge of life and give me spirit.
This poem is very amazing because it uses trains as a medium to convey the massage.
This poem describes the journey of life full of challenges and uncertainties, likened to a train traveling in the middle of a dark night. This train is not just an engine, but a symbol of wounds and struggles wrapped in metal plates. The train lights that emit light in the middle of the darkness symbolize hopes and memories that continue to burn even though they are in the middle of the void. The darkness in this poem is not just the absence of light, but also a symbol of lost fear and hope. However, this train continues to drive, writing history with its iron wheels, transcending invisible boundaries. This poem teaches us to keep going and face life’s challenges with courage and hope.
for me this poem has a amaizing meaning.
The meaning of the title for me is to rise from darkness and move forward to seek light with enthusiasm and try to pursue what I dream of.
The line I like this poem is
Hidup ini,
terkikis dalam bayang yang menggigit,
perjalanan dalam gelap yang menantang.
Namun di dalamnya—
ada api yang tak akan redup,
ada serpihan cahaya yang mengukir jalan,
dan kita,
berjalan tanpa ragu,
meski dunia terus berputar dalam tanya.
This poem invites us to rise from darkness, towards the light by continuing to try and not giving up until what you want is achieved.
The train is not just a machine but it is a figure that penetrates the darkness.
Dimas Prasetya Budi (24019044)
24 JD WRITING NK2-24 SL7-8 LM
The train here does not mean a vehicle, but more like a journey of life with all its twists and turns.
Muhammad Zikri Alfurqan (24019056) 24 JD Writing NK2-24 SL7-8 LM
A train reminds us that even on the longest journeys, every stop and every station brings us closer to our destination.
Zuleyka Azzahra 24 JD Writing NK2-24 SL 7-8 LM
This poem conveys the meaning of a burning spirit that will not fade in the face of the darkness of life.
Dimas Prasetya Budi
24 JD WRITING NK2-24 SL7-8 LM
My favorite line/stanza : seberkas memori yang dipancarkan dari pusat kehampaan
Things come to my mind after reading this poem : Train is not just a machine
2.Part “this life,eroded in biting shadows, a journey in the dark that is challaenging”. Very meaningful.
3.after reading this poem, I feel that this poem awakens the spirit of power in life
The meaning of the title that I got is that we are compared to steel or a train that passes through the darkness of life.
Muhammad Zikri Alfurqan (24019056) 24 JD Writing NK2-24 SL7-8 LM
The meaning of the title that I got is that we are compared to steel or a train that passes through the darkness of life.
24019056 Muhammad Zikri Alfurqan
24 JD Writing NK2-24 SL7-8
My favorite line from this poem is “seperti cahaya yang mencabik malam, tanpa izin, tanpa tanya.
Muhammad Zikri Alfurqan 24019056 24 JD Writing NK2-24 SL7-8 LM
The thing that comes to my mind is
Since birth, humans have faced many bitter and sweet trials in life that shape who we are today.
Muhammad Zikri Alfurqan 24019056 24 JD Writing NK2-24 SL7-8 LM
The title “Baja dan Cahaya dalam Labirin Malam” suggests strength (“Baja”) and hope (“Cahaya”) amidst the challenges and confusion of life symbolized by the “Labirin Malam” (Night’s Labyrinth). To me, it reflects resilience and finding clarity in darkness.
Dean Putri Azzhara (24019073)24 JD WRITING NK 2-24 SL7-8LM
This poem is a reflection on life’s journey, symbolized through the metaphor of a train speeding through the night. Each element—the train, the tracks, the night, the darkness, and the light—represents the complex aspects of human experience.
Afifah Syaharani 24019001
24 JD WRITING NK-2 24 SL7-8LM
My favorite line is “Hidup ini,
terkikis dalam bayang yang menggigit,
perjalanan dalam gelap yang menantang.”
24 JD WRITING NK-2 24 SL7-8LM
Things come to my mind after reading this poem: Train is not just a machine
After reading the poem above, my mind might be filled with reflections on life’s journey and human struggles. This poem compels us to confront the darkness, both literally and metaphorically, and reminds us that every step forward, even in uncertainty, is part of creating meaning.
24 JD WRITING NK-2 24 SL7-8LM
My favorite line from this poems is “Hidup ini, terkikis dalam bayang yang menggigit, perjalanan dalam gelap yang menantang”. What I learn from this poem is no matter how long the journey take, in the end it will always reach the destination.
Zuleyka Azzahra 24 JD Writing NK2-24 SL 7-8 LM
The Poem above describes a train Journey as symbol of a life Journey full of meaning, challenges and mystery (Rahma Khalilah Najwa, 24 JD Writing NK2-24 SL7-8 LM)
“tetapi semacam mulut tak bertepi yang menelan
segala harapan, segala ketakutan,
sebelum akhirnya melahap diri sendiri.”
meaningful life journey (Rahma Khalilah Najwa, 24JD Writing NK2-24 SL7-8 LM)
The title Kereta means life’s journey, moving forward through challenges.
Rahayu Febriani 24 JD WRITING NK-2 24 SL7-8 LM
“Life is a journey through shadows, where even in the deepest darkness, fragments of light carve a path for those who dare to walk without doubt.”
Trisna Filius Adi 24019113 — 24 JD Writing NK 2-24 SL 7-8 LM
The meaning of the title is strength and hope guiding through darkness.
Syasya (24019030)
24 JD WRITING NK2-24 SL7-8 LM
write 1 quotation:
tetapi semacam mulut tak bertepi yang menelan
segala harapan, segala ketakutan.
what is the meaning of the poem:
the poem is about hoping
which line you like very much:
Lampunya,
seberkas memori yang dipancarkan dari pusat kehampaan,
M.Ridho Riszi S.c
JD Writing Nk2-24 SL 7-8
What things come to my mind after read the poem is “the poem reflect resilience and hope, navigating life’s darkness and uncertainly.”
Syasya (24019030)
24 JD WRITING NK2-24 SL7-8 LM
Title Meaning:
The title Kereta means life’s journey, moving forward through challenges.
Favorite Line/Stanza:
I like the line: “Ada api yang tak akan redup, ada serpihan cahaya yang mengukir jalan.”It gives hope and strength.
Overall Thoughts:
The poem makes me think about hope and courage in difficult times.
Rahayu Febriani 24 JD WRITING NK-2 24 SL7-8 LM
Line i like very much is ” Di tenga gelap cahaya kecil pun cukup memecah hening menjadi harapan”
24 JD WRITING NK 2-24 SL7-8 LM
The meaning of the title ” Baja dan Cahaya dalam Labirin Malam” symbolize strenght and hope in the midst of confusion and challenges.
24 JD WRITING NK 2-24 SL7-8 LM
The poem “Baja dan Cahaya dalam Labirin Malam” reminds me of the resilience found in navigating life’s challenges, where hope and strength emerge from darkness, much like a journey through a complex maze leading to unexpected light.
Quotations : ” Di dalamnya ada api yang tak akan redup, ada serpihan cahaya yang mengukir jalan, dan kita, berjalan tanpa ragu, meski dunia terus berputar dalam tanya”
The meaning of the title : Strength and hope or guidance in facing challenges or difficulties in life
Sanza : “Ada api yang tak akan redup, ada serpihan yang cahaya mengukir jalan”
Trisna Filius Adi 24019113 — 24 JD Writing NK 2-24 SL 7-8 LM
What is the meaning of the tittle of the poem to you : the struggle or search of a though
Which line / stanza you Like very much : 1
What things come to your Mind after reading the poem : this poem evokes a deep sense of journey and struggle
1. Baja dan Cahaya dalam Labirin Malam means to me toughness and strength to survive.
Thasya Nor Aminah ( 24 JD Listening NK-3 SN9-10 24 LM )
2. The line I like “seberkas memori yang di pancarkan dari pusat kehampaan” It means like there is a hope that comes in the darkness.
Thasya Nor Aminah ( 24 JD Listening NK-3 SN9-10 24 LM )
3. After reading the poem, the thing that came to my mind was that there is still hope in the darkness.
Thasya Nor Aminah ( 24 JD L istening NK-3 SN9-10 24 LM )
Saya menyukai bait kelima dari puisi ini karena menggambarkan kehidupan sebagai perjuangan yang penuh tantangan dan ketidakpastian, dengan bayang-bayang dan kegelapan yang menjadi metafora dari kesulitan dan ketakutan. “Hidup ini, terkikis dalam bayang yang menggigit, perjalanan dalam gelap yang menantang” menggambarkan perasaan terhimpit oleh masalah dan ketakpastian. Namun, dalam kegelapan itu, masih ada harapan dan kekuatan: “ada api yang tak akan redup, ada serpihan cahaya yang mengukir jalan,” yang menunjukkan adanya semangat dan petunjuk di tengah kesulitan. “Dan kita, berjalan tanpa ragu, meski dunia terus berputar dalam tanya” menggambarkan keyakinan dan keberanian untuk melangkah meskipun dunia penuh dengan pertanyaan dan ketidakpastian. Puisi ini menyampaikan pesan tentang keteguhan hati, harapan, dan keberanian dalam menghadapi perjalanan hidup yang penuh tantangan.
Sitoresmi Pramudyawardhani – 24 JD I-E TRANS JM9-10 NKall21 LM