Go Away Son, Go Away! Poem by Titon Rahmawan

There's something I have to give up when I let you go. Go away son, go away! It's not that I don't miss you, but go! Make me your sun. Because to me, you will forever be the apple of my eye. Make me your sea. Because for me, you will forever be my baby.

I am the source where your trepidation and fear meet the dangers and challenges out there. Let me be with you forever, son. The world will test you, but it will not dare to mock and laugh at you. The world will hurt you, but it will not be able to kill you. And because of that, you will be strong like a raindrop tree.

I may lose your body when you are not by my side, but don't lose your soul because I stand in your way. When you are near, I really feel happy. But I still have to force you to go, so that you can find your own way. Go away son, go away! Because my prayers will never end with you.

Be a mighty eagle that conquers the clouds. Be a shady banyan tree for travelers who are hot on their way. Because one day you will become a home for your family, for your wife and children. Therefore, build your house with love and responsibility, so that it becomes a strong and sturdy. Safe from heavy rain, able to withstand the onslaught of storms.

I know how hard and cruel the world you will face. But only with the courage to look into his eyes can you conquer him. Even though it's hard for me to let you go, that's the only way you have to do it. So that the time comes, you will transform into a true lion. Go away son, go away!