Sunday, August 04, 2024

Dari Minda Abdul Halim R

 


I was going through the list of bloggers under my list and I saw my late dad's blog : Dari Minda Abdul Halim R.

My dad  was a writer and he major in Pantun and poems. He wrote a few novels and had lots of transcripts published. He won so many awards but his name is not well known except in Kedah. His last creation was his own bio but that is still unfinished  as he passed away on 10th May 2020

Pakaian lusuh jejaka Maluku
Dagangan pulasan di pinggir kota
Jangan kau basuh luka hatiku
Dengan rinjisan si airmata

His Pantun was always beautiful and rhythmic. We still miss you dad. Al-Fatihah..

Times that were lost




 Have we ever reflects for some memories which we never remember? Well..at least until someone mentioned it to you. Then you will say.. "Oh ya, that's right."

I have encountered a few times where I cannot even recall the incidents even though someone mentioned them to me. "Really? Is that really what happened then?" For the life of me, I just could not recalled the incidents. It was as though the time was lost to me. 

Sometimes I wonder if there were a black spot in my brain which blocked some of the memories. Some doctors said that when things are too painful, then your brain will blocked the memories to ease your pain. Sound clever right? 

"No matter what your age, several underlying causes can bring about memory problems. Forgetfulness can arise from stress, depression, lack of sleep or thyroid problems. Other causes include side effects from certain medicines, an unhealthy diet or not having enough fluids in your body (dehydration)." - Mr Google's reasoning

Whatever the reasons are, I wish I could remember those days - every single one of them. Especially times with those who had passed on. The time when my mom made sambal ready to eat for me. I cannot recalled this at all. I seems to have lost some of the time of my life especially the year from 1988 to 1990. 

Those were the worst time of my life when I felt so alone with no one to listen to my woes. Things happened and I cant recalled most of the incidents. 

Anyway, I supposed we became stronger mentally from all these experiences. My life could be made a blockbuster film as I had gone every possible hardships a life could offer. The sad things are, I had no one supporting and consoled me. Or maybe, I may have forgotten about them??

Life experiences are test given to us and we are the one who can overcome them. God will not test those who cant overcome them.. I believe..