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The night market has a special smell.
Pasar malam punya bau yang spesial.
It mixes smoke, oil, and sweet spices.
Campur asap, minyak, dan rempah manis.
I walk alone between the stalls.
Aku berjalan sendiri di antara lapak.
The sellers call to me, but I just nod.
Penjual memanggilku, tapi aku hanya mengangguk.
I remember eating here with friends.
Aku ingat makan di sini bersama teman.
Now they are far away.
Sekarang mereka jauh.
The same smell, but no laughter.
Bau yang sama, tapi tanpa tawa.
I buy one skewer and stand.
Aku beli satu tusuk dan berdiri.
The smoke makes my eyes wet.
Asap itu membuat mataku berkaca-kaca.
Maybe it is not the smoke.
Mungkin itu bukan asap.
I finish the food and walk home.
Aku habiskan makanan lalu pulang.
The smell stays on my jacket.
Bau itu tinggal di jaketku.
The Smell of Night Food
by @fajar_26