Mekarnya Cinta Kata-kata dan Puisi

Mekarnya Cinta Kata-kata dan Puisi
(Blossoming Love for Words & Poetry)
by
Muid Latif
‘Mekarnya Cinta Kata-kata dan Puisi’
(Blossoming Love for Words and Poetry)
Written by Muid Latif
Cover and illustration by Muid Latif
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First Volume
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Contents
1
Introduction
... 01
2
Flash Fiction
... 03
3
English Poetry
... 05 -18
4
Malay Poetry
... 20 - 37
5
Quotes
... 39 - 47
6
Prose
... 49 - 52
7
Biography
... 53
8
Disclaimer
... 55
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Introduction
Halus melakar tegar mereka
Irama warna menarikan rupa
Identiti tersendiri di bumi Malaya
Mekar seni digital nan indah bergaya
I write poems as an outlet to express my emotions from love, sorrow, grief, happiness, joy, or my opinions that
I render quite ambiguously and some, straightforward. I am a fan of Jalaluddin Rumi and Omar Khayyam. I’m
always astonish by the depth of Rumi’s works.
Being a long-time ‘devotee’ of Neo soul, I ‘revived’ my passion in writing right after I discovered Def Poetry
Jam on YouTube and heard in town that we have our very own Poetry Slam movement lead by Elaine Foster.
There I met more talented and astounding poets and spoken word artists like Sheena Baharudin, Jamal Raslan
and ‘Rose’. Even my sister, Abby is a part of this beautiful cycle.
In late 2011, I had the privilege to meet and consult some of my Malay poetry works with the humble and
renowned Malaysian poet, writer and artist, Dr. Siti Zainon Ismail whom I now often address as ‘bonda’
(mother). She taught me how I could empower myself through poetry and encouraged me to keep writing and
discovering knowledge of writing. I soon began to re-study and raptured by the legendary collective of poets,
visual artists and writers from Malaysia, ‘Anak Alam’. Each and every one of them have diversity not only in
writing and arts but carry such charisma. From learning the works of arwahyarham Yasmin Ahmad to reading
works of Siti Zainon, Mustapa Haji Ibrahim and Pak Latiff (Latiff Mohidin), these great personalities have
Recently I’m more opened to seeing new perspectives in writing and learning how to write. Before knowing
the art of spoken words, I found myself rather stereotype to keep my poetry structured to certain format but
the more I learn, the more I clearly understand about writing poetry. I have to admit there’s still a long way to
improve myself so do forgive me if you encounter any of my works that would be inconvenient. I hope this
ebook will inspire readers about my life through visual story telling and poetry either imaginative or explicitly
stated through life experience.
Visit me in the autumn and spring,
Because that’s where I will be waiting
- for the fallen leaves,
There I shall dance and smile again,
Alone yet content.
- Muid Latif
/ 01
Flash Fiction
A Man Who Draws the Blues
Once upon a time, there lived a man in a country far away in the
kingdom of the richest and famous. He was an artist who loves to
draw, paint, dance, write poetry and he was loved. In his early days
of uncertainties, he struggled through hardship and despair. His life
was complex, from being the black sheep of the society, to rejection
of real affections in relationships. He is devastated. But still he
keeps the light of hope.
He then emerged through inspiration of wisdom from everyone
around him. Through maturity, he found forgiveness, humility, and
made peace with himself and found salvation. He begins accepting
his imperfection and started flowering his life with artistry and
creativity. Those cloudy days fade out and he began to see sunshine,
so beautiful and alluring, he swept into tears of joy.
He surrenders to serenity of The One Al Mighty Lord. A broken
heart is healed and one day, when the birds fly free, he shall find his
kingdom of sanctuary and there, he will meet the Divine.
© Muid Latif | 31 August 2012
/ 03
English Poetry
Finding Myself — Trying To Be Me
Paper dolls glittering flakes shines flawlessly,
As I pour this tea for the lady to feel like a family,
A little dream of hope to become a celebrity,
Life changed to darkness as it wasn’t sincerity.
Step into the institution walking in illusion,
Feeling frustration I temper without direction,
We break culture that somehow must pretend,
Imitating a system which we have no clear stand.
In us grow such rebel till we become a label,
Calling names and fags virtually we seek survival,
We became mellow slowly reaching for an identity,
With thigh clothes and fab thangs’ to accept comfortability.
I was raise in a culture of none sustainability,
Trying to see if I can fit in later felt transparency,
When I start to see they accept me miserably,
Alter myself for the sake of their mentality.
When I start to change they backfire,
When I start to evolve they think I’m a banshee,
When I start to be carefree they hated me,
When I start to be me, they still abandon me.
I fall deep without knowing what’s beneath me,
Suddenly a light full of life shine upon me,
Felt hope molding this gender,
So strong my soul grows fonder.
I open to distinguish things clearly,
I vacate myself to enable purity,
I began to listen to the beats of bravery,
Back on my feet I walk in integrity.
© Muid Latif | 14 August 2009, 2:51AM
/ 05
Flash & Shh!
Fame and brands, Flash!
Wealth and games, Flash!
Blings and bags, Flash!
Shoes and pants, Flash!
Career and cash, Flash!
Awards and beers, Flash!
Families and babies, Flash!
Models and camera, Flash!
Broke and ill, Shh!
Unwell marriage and sexuality, Shh!
Culture and origin, Shh!
Reality and family values, Shh!
Solitary and pain, Shh!
Weak and sad, Shh!
Fall and fail, Shh!
Religion and Faith, Shh!
© Muid Latif | 30 August 2009
/ 06
Here in
My Heart
You made my soul running so carefree,
You let me understand the beauty of relationship,
Although our relationship is on the world’s suicidal cliff,
You and I take this chance to let love flow in sincerity.
I never find the one that is true as much as you,
Because all of my life waited too long for this,
For you to come and bring sunshine in me,
Someone who can’t leave without.
Truthfully, never I felt so complete,
So blessed and grateful to have someone like you,
To hear you say ‘I Love You’ constantly makes me happy,
Here in my heart I devote this partnership for life.
© Muid Latif
/ 07
nintentionally
U
Intentionally I’m not frontin’
Unintentionally I don’t see the lust in me
Intentionally I want to seek you
Unintentionally my love for you grows within me
Intentionally I want to show
Unintentionally how I look funny
Intentionally I smile at you
Unintentionally I fear rejection from you
Intentionally I want to talk to you
Unintentionally seems you’re glowing
Intentionally I pass by for recognition
Unintentionally not to make a fool out of myself
© Muid Latif | 30 August 2009, 8 PM
/ 08
A Heart That Speak
Was that brown eyes that caught my heart?
Was the smile mesmerizing my mind?
The elongated conversation we both had,
So tremendous as we get closer every moment.
Your kiss was so sweet,
tender caressing the lips,
Make me fall deep in ecstasy.
Could it be another fiction from a movie?
Should I neglect the delusion here in my heart?
and pass this precious moment of time?
Shall I deem to find the truth?
Or it will forever fade before the sunshine.
© Muid Latif
/ 09
Swollen Soul
Every grass and soil that I walk,
Keeps me going around unwanted circle,
The direction now seems so unclear,
Cloud my eyes with insecurity.
You once touch me with tenderness,
Now left is just sorrow and disagreement,
With this body becoming more bitter,
You seek and reach others balmy.
At night I stare into your starry face,
Without realize you let time consume us,
Where were you when I needed you?
Why did I stay and still hope?
Through those black clouds in the air,
Shower thousands of misery and soreness,
I shed tears because my endeavor collapses,
Through such odd I risk this forbidden affair.
The red tides are raising high towards me,
For each seconds eating my solitary,
Condemned and dismissed from dreams,
Put me in such damage and clueless.
Hence here I am in this vacant field of hope,
Waiting in the shadows so my heart would untie,
Love become so dishonest and unfair,
As I look upon myself how a life can be so despair.
© Muid Latif
/ 10
Someday
Monday
I made you hot dog and scramble eggs
Got the pitch today and you wish me well
We had Salmon Teppanyaki for dinner it was great
Tuesday
I made you baked potatoes with broccoli and chicken salad
We watch ‘Lady Sings the Blues’ and I leaned on you
We had wine and you hold my hand gently you kissed me
Wednesday
I called you that afternoon to tell that we won the pitch
We had lunch at a local restaurant and I had ‘Chicken in a bag’
We went to the store you bought me a shirt
Thursday,
I made you a pancake with butter and honey
Went to park for a walk while listening to ‘Kissing You’
We went to Jazz club at night to watch a friend perform
I had Sunset Boulevard so wonderful just like your smile
Friday
I prayed. We went out for a dinner
You played Billie Holiday in the car
We stared at the moon
Saturday
Wasn’t feeling well; you brought me soup and took care of me
Can’t even count the ways I felt for you
Grateful to God to have someone like you
So I wrote you a poem
Sunday
We went for a morning walk, a sandwich and tea
We stayed home and watch ‘FRIENDS’ and ‘The Nanny’
I laughed joyfully
Monday
I went to work
My heart starts to fail, it stops beating
I stop loving you and rest silently
I wish I could tell you one more time that I love you
But God knows that you and i know
© 2010 Muid Latif
/ 11
When I’m Gone
When you have knowledge,
Share it to the world,
When you have a talent,
Flaunt it but don’t abuse it.
When you left nothing to inspire,
Look at my beautiful creation of arts,
When you lost your ways,
Don’t give up and be strong just like I do.
When you can’t find affections,
Recreate it and share with others,
When you are happy,
Call your loved ones and family.
When you fail, stand up and seek the light,
Give others chances so you can find generosity,
Rejoice yourself with happiness,
And say thanks to those who help shape your way.
When you loose everyone around you,
Hold nothing but your faith,
When you lost everything,
Regain more by doing wonderful things in life.
When I’m gone, pray for my serenity,
When you miss me, read my poetry,
When you find your freedom,
Pray for me so I find my eternity.
© 2010 Muid Latif
/ 12
Rescue Me
In this crowded surroundings I seek you,
Saw you standing still but could not reach you,
Came to discover the truth so I tumbledown.
Went out of my mind could no longer breathe,
The hope that was last found fades away,
Then those people become afraid and shred my door.
Will someone rescue me from such aggravation?
Will a fairy grand me my wish to be discover again?
Recover me, rescue me.
© Muid Latif / Reimprovised in 2013
/ 13
Lonely Star
We meet again Mr. Lonely Star,
There I found you because I’m lost,
Firefly suddenly emerge from the lone pine,
Wandering in solitary like mine.
...
Reflections fades cool breeze comes,
Wrapped me painfully and slowly,
I search for comfort yet it’s gone,
There again I see you, Mr. Lonely star.
...
Will we be at this very horizon together?
Will we be fortunate to find our happy life further?
For what I long is to be content,
Seem so blind from the ray of sun.
© Muid Latif | 24 April 2009, 2:32 am
/ 14
The So‘sial’ Media
Virtually embrace interaction
But reality separate participation
From east to west it divides personalization
Yet in the end one left remote and inhabitation
© Muid Latif | 28 May 2012
/ 15
The Creative Breakdown
Bites of kilobytes consuming this creative energy
Restless so restless my mind decline to torpidity
Like Jupiter my soul tangle so unstoppable
Work after work I can’t break free it left me dawdle.
The sands of time are sinking my inhalation
SMS after SMS irritate my patience
Like boiling water I seek ways to vaporize
Yet black before my eyes I fall and paralyze.
© Muid Latif | 3 April 2013
/ 16
That Moonlight Sonata
A restless heart, a restless mind
Deep in my subconscious I was tied by such force
It drained my energy
So the killer breeze comes back to take me
Then I gaze upon the stars
And I see the moon
It was you.... enlighten me
Through the darkness I reach out
And I surrender to the magnificent of the Divine
Then that loneliness became warm
So alone but never alone
Let me close my eyes
Let me swept in tears
Peacefully, let me rest easy
So I could fly with the wind
And be a part of the stars
So that others will wish upon me
And with God’s will
I will shower them compassion
So their pain will leave
And set them free
© Muid Latif | 2012
/ 17
Yo let me revitalize your mind to a wider perspective,
sometimes honesty doesn’t mean complimentary.
Emotional extreme chained you with too much misery,
like a drama queen, think you exaggerating too much negativity?
Fellas drop the act lets be realistic,
stop chasing popularity let’s get back to basic.
If the politics starts to bother your mentality,
check your bank account that’s what’s really scare your reality,
jumping jobs just to pamper your indecisive peculiarity.
Whats the deal talking ‘bout chicks and being a love machine,
when ten minutes of your time better to educate with sexual disease,
the danger of world’s health is a major catastrophe,
don’t you think it’s about time to protect your eternity?
© MUID LATIF / 2013
/ 18
Let’s Collaborate
I transpire the values of togetherness,
Through collaboration we produce clarity.
We communicate ideas harnessing creativity,
Shuffling disciplines we adapt versatility.
Spiritually we surface partnership,
To synergise our capability so we see a wider perspective.
Eventually this creates intimacy,
Fostering the creative economy.
© Muid Latif | 3 April 2013
/ 19
Malay Poetry
Seru Sari Lukis
Wahai tangan yang diberi, tangan untuk menarikan kayu hikmat
Mata yang mampu melihat, mencari dan menerokai
Minda yang mampu mencipta, lahirkanlah keindahan
Wahai yang Maha Esa, berilah ilham agarku senantiasa berkarya
© Muid Latif
/ 21
Assalamualaikum (Peace be Upon You)
Assalamualaikum,
Senyummu menghangatkan kesejukkan jiwaku
kehadiranmu penuh cinta dan keceriaan
menyemarakkan keharmonian dunia kita
Assalamualaikum,
Jiwaku terdampar melihat awan yang biru
bak luasnya mata fikirmu aku merinduimu
kau ilham duniaku personamu karismamu
Assalamualaikum,
Kau kucup bibirku tanpa pedulikan darjatmu
Dimatamu aku suatu yang tak terhina
Kasihmu sekali lagi membuka peti lukaku
Assalamualaikum,
Aku merasai kehilanganmu
Setelah sekian lama kau didalam doaku
Kau masih disini menemani sepiku
Assalamualaikum,
Kau pergi tak kembali
tapi kau masih disini
disanubariku dulu, kini dan selamanaya
(buat arwahyarham Yasmin Ahmad, permata yang senantiasa bersinar)
© Muid Latif | 2010
/ 22
Rendah Diri
Jikala hasrat ingin mendabik dada
Tatkala musnah indah jiwa diri
Relaku tangis mengalah
Tapi bangun matahari perlu
Agar syukur bernafas kembali
Menjadi kirana pada yang memerlu
© Muid Latif
/ 23
Getar
Getar seribu rasa
Sukma terdampar mesra
Ku terima sinaran
penuh cahaya tertera
Lafas kelmarin pilu
Lafas semalam cinta
Nafas bergetar kini reda
Nafas kau dan aku menjadi satu
© Muid Latif | August 2009
/ 24
Kota
e
k
R
Gelora
Terbenam
Dahulunya
Retak
Critius
Sumber
Andai
Akibat
Badai
Mula
Hingga
bicara
tanda
sejarah
agung
bumi
Timeus
ilham
metaforanya
keangkuhan
a
tanya
hitam
kota
tamadun
ditelan
tinggalkan
reka
songsang
sebagai
hilang
berubah
di
Tanah
Jeling
Apa
Supaya
mata
indera
lautan
kesan
ceritera
tertera
pengajaran
kemasyarakatan
berlayar
di
barat
Crete
hingga
ke
kini
tak
minda
tanpa
sebarang
Arab
pula
megahkan
seketika
mengundang
yang
sudah
biarlah
bumi
tak
lagi
daya
Malaya
ditemui,
bukti
mitosnya
bala
sudah
padah
© Muid Latif | 2009
/ 25
Gusar Paranoia
Apakah daun-daun itu melambaiku?
Ataupun mempersendakan diriku?
Bahang matahari berolak menjadi pilu
Bak jantung bernafas kian sesak terbuntu
Butanya aku tersipu malu
Kerna ombakan emosi menjadi sayu
Sekilas dilihat bukan perlu ditangisi
Hanya perlukan bimbingan disanubari
Tegar pabila dihembus
Jiwa kini menjadi tulus
Jangan pula disamakan rakus
Kerna diriku bukanlah dayus
© Muid Latif | 2012
/ 26
Pedih
Pedih, perasaan ulung membara jiwa
Melilit tangisan pilu membanjiri sanubari
Tertanya kesangsian nan deru angin bak Musytari
Kerna kesilapanku kecil dunia menjadi sepi
Cinta senang dihembus kata
Entah mana pula perasaan terkira
Disudut ini berombak pemikiran
Pendirianku dulu kukuh kian pudar
Hadirmu dimana?
Pelukmu dimana?
Buah fikirku mana?
Hilang perasaanku dimana?
Pengorbananku memberi seribu keikhlasan
Saat ku memerlukanmu mengiringi kehampaan
Kau getarkan keraguanmu dengan ungkitanku
Sering salah tingkah lakuku dimatamu
Kini ku mengulangi kesilapanku
Kerana impianku yang diidamkan berombak
Lalu aku pergi membawa diri
Hanya kekosongan duka mengiringi destinasi
© Muid Latif | 2008
/ 27
Rintihan Sayu Di Petang Disember
Di suatu senja ketika dahulu,
awan berarak suram,
angin halus berlalu tanpa membelaiku,
di sudut jantung cinta terputus sayu.
Ada tangan menjangkau tak mampu mengenggam,
ada suara membisik tak dapat bergema luas,
ada pandaindera kabur tak bisa melihat jauh,
ada telinga berdengung tak dapat mendengar rintih.
Pabila cinta baharu datang mengusik aku,
terikat pula jiwa akan riwayat lalu,
sore jiwaku meronta ingin menggapai renjanamu,
tatkala maju tetap melingkuh jauh.
© Muid Latif
/ 28
Di Penghujung Nyawa
Tatkala makin hampir hati jauh rasanya sanubarimu
Dapat ku hidu celaru sangsimu nan mungkir mengharap bersatu
Kerna langkahku cinta abadi dan langkahnya pula tercari yang lain
Sambil menatap diriku persis boneka
Indah luarnya tapi dalamnya berbeda
Gayat kelam waktu membelit aku dengan kabur fajar
mengusang kesedihan menusukkan keris dijantung
berdarah kembali lesap dari duniawimu
Kini hanya tinggal cebisan roh bergayut sepi
Melihatmu girang disana tapi disini aku di hujung nyawa
Tiada saringan cuma iradat nan membutakan hati
Yang dilihat sebagai pilihan bukan yang agung
Tewas menelan puri, pergi daku dari sini
© Muid Latif | 2012
/ 29
Cinta Boneka
...
Makin hari jauh tiba ke pulau hati
Hingga celaru mengingkari ikatan sejati
Langkahku yakini cinta abadi langkahmu pula tercari-cari
Menatap diri persis boneka luar indah dalamnya berombak
Gayat kelam waktu menutup jendela yang retak
mengusang pedih ibarat keris dijantung
berdarah musnah hanyut dari duniawi
...
Yang tinggal kini cebisan jiwa bergayut sepi
Di sana melihatmu girang disini ku di tanjung pilu
Tiada saringan cuma iradat nan membutakan hati Dilihat sebagai opsi bukan yang ulung
Tewas menelan puri pergi membawa diri
...
© Muid Latif
/ 30
Recuerdos Dolorosos (Memori Lara)
Retak hati dihempas kelam, Gusar dilihat mata-mata seram, Bagai ribut menggoyak hati,
Sunyinya entah siapa peduli.
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The Yamseng
Let’s go yamseeenggg!
Mabuk pandu kereta like samsenggg!
Press minyak bazir duit langgar bentenggg!
Kereta jahanam kena saman baru nak melentenggg!
© Muid Latif | 2008
/ 32
Hijrah Jiwa Ke Marikh
Takdirku terpikat akan yang pilu
karenaku takut kesaktian cintamu
Oleh itu tanggal sudah jasadku
berhijrah jiwa ke Marikh yang hiba
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Ketidaksempurnaan Cinta
Di dalam ketidaksempurnaan terbit fatamorganaku
persis sebuah harapan nan indah memalun bayu
Kugenggam erat jari-jemari menghentak jantungku
agar semangat teguh mekar bersatu
Ku kenal cinta, ku gusar, ku kenal pilu, ku duka
lindungi aku dengan nirmala cahayaMu
Kamu, dia dan aku tulus menyahut kirana rindu
dari fajar ke purnama salju syukur mengasihiMu
© Muid Latif | June 13, 2012
/ 34
Syukuri
Dunia tanpaMu takkan kelihatan indah
CintaMu padaku ku puja selalu
Takkan ku lupa kerna Kau beri nafas itu
Suatu hari dirikukan kembali padaMu
Akan ku ceritakan yang terpendam
Kisah pilu mahupun gembiraku padaMu
Maha Penciptaku yang dikasihi
yang ku syukur selalu
© Muid Latif
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Wahai Temanku
Asinya kiranyamu terpancar di dalam kepiluan
Ku tepuk bahumu lalu kudakap
Agar semangatmu mekar memberi senyuman di hati
Usar gusar sahabatku
Biar semarak kasihku menemanimu
© Muid Latif | 2012
/ 36
Cakar Rimau
Cakar sang rimau pedih ulu hati
Kerna dicakar jiwa terpisah melari
Raungnya menghembus cetusan Merapi
bahamnya merekah bumi ini
Indah Kisaran kian menggelapi
menanti delima hujan tiada lagi
© Muid Latif | 3 April 2013
/ 37
Quotes
attention
“ If people don’t pay
attention to your art, then
you
should
pay
attention
ACCEP
to
how
YOU
value
your
TANCE
art ”
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VALUE
“Be a person who have sensitivity
by falling for mistakes to become
a conscious, sincere, peaceful and
modest person who inspire others with
compassion and generosity”
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A person
with less
awareness
in life will
expect
nothing
less to be
accepted,
appreciated
and have
ungrateful
lost of life
ahead
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Everything relates to cosmic imprint.
It seems that we’re unconsciously
involved even if we’re separated
due to our indifferences.
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“Being multidiscipline in our creative
field enable us to reach out for better
opportunities, so be flexible with your
talent and skills”
“Being multidiscipline in our creative
field
enable us to reach out for better
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opportunities, so be flexible with your
talent and skills”
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“Immortality is visual artist’s good
friend. Even if we’re departed from
this world, our crafts carry infinite
legacy that will continue to nurture
and inspire others
with hope and devotion.”
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“Love comes with maturity. As
we grow older, embrace love
that was left yesterday, today
and
tomorrow.
Surrender
ourselves to fuss and fight yet
heal it back with compassion
and toleration. Love him or
her back a 1000 times more,
forever and ever without
high expectation but HOPE.”
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“Life is about being imperfect.
Because by being so, we learn
to be humble, stronger, unique
and pure”
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Prose
“I’m not worried about Malaysian
creative talents. Some of us are top
notch and internationally recognized.
It’s what our career progression &
financial sustainability that concerns
us. So let’s forecast our career and life
ahead to achieve a better outcome in
the long run.”
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Acceptance of Talent
(The Creative Empowerment)
Everything starts with you. If you don’t put faith in your
talent, believe in your imperfection, accept yourself and
your craft, How would you expect others to appreciate
you?
So believe in yourself and what you’re made of
And overcome your fear by being humble and sincere
So that others will love you dear.
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“Once you call yourself
a graphic designer or a digital
artist, you must be able to adapt
and progress within the changes
around you either individually
or as a team. Don’t turn back
by running away to a
different field.
IF you fail, try harder and never give up.
The beauty of craftsmanship lies in
their heart, not their fear of what
others would say.
Be YOU, creative
and inspiring!”
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Stop Judging,
Start Loving
Sometimes certain people
who claim to be open-minded
are more condescending
and close-minded by judging
others blindly. They become
more skeptical, prejudice and
full of doubt by putting high
expectation on others to gain
respect and acceptance by
force, and never by other’s free
will.
Remember, when we’re in the
dark, instead of pushing one
another, leaving everyone
in poverty, pain and despair,
we should remove prejudice
by uniting as one without
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differentiating the colour of our
skin, nor our race or culture.
Only humble knowledge can
guide us to the right path so all
could reach out to help one
another. We seek light and love
so that we can be content.
We live not to give up on hope.
Let’s all survive so that we can
change the past history by
inspiring others by telling a story
of great unity and harmony.
Mekarnya Cinta Kata-kata dan Puisi (Blossiming Love for Words & Poetry)
A collection of poems, quotes and short stories of Muid Latif
Muid Latif, a Malaysian (born 1979) is a digital artist
and multi-disciplinary creative practitioner. He started of
his career asa multimedia designer in various creative
agencies and companies s ince he graduated from MARA,
University of Technology (UiTM) w
ith a degree in Fine Arts
in 2001. He established himself as an icon in the Malaysian
digital art scene as the third generationdigital artists.
Muid is a certified 2012 N.O.S.S. Creative Industry Expert
from MSC Malaysia and the Ministry of Human Resources
(DSD). His mission is to provide doors of opportunities
for designers and digital artistes by discovering and
coaching young talents, outsourcing projects,
giving talks at higher learning institutions t o
empower emerging creative practitioners
and entrepreneurs for a better, sustainable
career growth.
Visit www.moedlatif.com or be.net/muidlatif
Follow Muid on twitter.com/muidlatif or email: [email protected]
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(Blossoming Love For Words & Poetry)
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