Nice Poem

He Had Such Quiet Eyes

Bibsy Soenharjo

He had such quiet eyes

She did not realise

They were two pools of lies

Layered with thinnest ice

To her, those quiet eyes

Were breathing desolate sighs

Imploring her to be nice

And to render him paradise

If only she’d been wise

And had listened to the advice

Never to compromise

With pleasure-seeking guys

She’d be free from “the hows and whys”

Now here’s a bit of advice

Be sure that nice really means nice

Then you’ll never be losing at dice

Though you may lose your heart once or twice

                1968

The poem by Bibsy Soeharjo recites such a good moral value imposed certain guidance to follow in avoiding heartbroken but then it is nice to study and understand the true story behind the composition of such eminent work of arts. the reading of this peom absconded by flowing rhythmic and melancholiuos tone that easily swirl within the tip of the tongue.