DUSK PADDLING

Fishing is not about catching fish, nor is it about the fishing equipment used, nor the type of sharp hooks, weapons and bait used to trick fish or the thick and strong fishing line used for fishing. However, this is something that must be done in order to fulfill the lives of fishing fishermen. For whatever reason, the target fish and their friends are found in all waters, both fresh water and sea water, where they are used.

It is clear that the inhabitants of fish and ponds in the ocean are very happy if they are fished with conscience and patience, especially for anglers and fishermen in tricking the fish. Fish will always be sincere and happy towards every human who hooks them even though they are unknowingly being tricked slowly instead of being hurt by changing the color, sense of creativity and intention of the water where they live.

Fishermen rely on ropes, hooks and nets to get their catch, they rely on the tides of sea water to anchor at night while fishermen find it difficult to anchor their boats and cannot get to land. They often work at night because it is the biggest wave in their lives which is an ideal outcome for their family life

Tides and night determine the place where the two celestial bodies collide and are witnessed by the Sun on the other side of the world. The sun could only peek at the event. Poets and fishermen become actors who embody God's creation.

There is hope in the sketch of the fishermen's skill in catching fish, even though their lives are increasingly marginalized from civilization and are starting to be marginalized because they do not have education or stability, nature always looks uncertain, sometimes shady, sometimes turbulent. Similar to the desires of fishermen who always experience ups and downs in earning a living

The engine on the boat can no longer be used because it has expired from what his father left behind. There is hope in the causal sketch of a qualified fisherman. Nature always seems to be uncertain, sometimes shady, sometimes turbulent, similar to the desires of fishermen who always go up and down in search of a living, the engine on the boat can no longer be used because it is already very old.

Fishing nets remain loyal even though they are sometimes torn due to age or being carried on coral rocks, but this does not reduce the feeling of continuing to fish for the survival of him and his family. The boat he rowed never complained, fish are also willing and willing to be netted and fished for the survival of their lives and their families. The marine biota obtained seemed willing and sincere because they knew their function.

The calm blue sea is as calm as the feelings of a child who wants to dedicate himself to his late father and mother and his surviving siblings who always support his family. A steady soul is used to facing storms. Abundant catches are a manifestation of humans who are always grateful and protect nature, in harmony with the towering mountains in the range of hundreds of islands presented in nature, the same way to the depth of the trough like a fisherman's dream.

For example, Bagaskara, the son of a fisherman who now has to support his mother and younger siblings. He is only 15 years old. The harshness of nature has made him strong and humble, abundant catches and the difficulty of getting fuel for fishing have become his daily life. The waves crashing, the wind and the storm that hit him were as if he had passed through his old age.

His father had to die because he was suffering from a disease for which there was no cure. Economic difficulties prevented him from seeking treatment because he did not have health insurance or insurance, either government or private. Bagas was forged by his father armed with excellent maritime knowledge. Their family are real fishermen

Fishing nets remain faithful even though frequent tornadoes occur. The boat he rowed never complained when the engine couldn't be used because it often broke down. Fish are also willing and willing to be netted and fished for the survival of themselves and their families. The marine biota obtained seemed willing and willing because they knew their function.

Fish and deep sea inhabitants are always silent and moving, unlike marine mammal inhabitants who are always joking and humming happily as if there is never a problem. That's how whales and dolphins always sing happily with their distinctive shrill voices and always cheerful demeanor. Likewise, the waves are angry with the sea dwellers which always cheat on the coral. Right now he does not even have the heart to slap the waves or curse them with his venomous chatter because the fact is that He never laments his fate, no matter how hard life at sea hits him, he still exists and lives with gratitude.

He had to give up his education for the sake of a decent living for his family. Harapan Island in the Thousand Islands, Jakarta is his transit home and the sea is his main home. His mother was forced to let him go because of the bond between his little children who were supposed to be Bagas' younger siblings. He was forced to give in for the success of his younger siblings' education

The island is 28 nautical miles from the center of the country's capital "Jakarta" which will no longer be used for environmental, political or whatever reasons that the fishermen clearly never care about. Even though the remains of colonialism are still visible, it can be seen that this is the outermost island close to the capital of this country.

"Harapan" or “hope” in English Word is being the name of this island is a hiding place for the nation's warriors to escape in the past from the pursuit of my nation's invaders in the past and is truly a hope for the fishermen who inhabit it.

The sea is blue and calm, as calm as the feelings of a small child who always supports his mother and younger siblings. A steady spirit is used to being hit by storms. Abundant catches are a manifestation of humans who are always grateful and protect nature. In sync with the towering mountains on the edge of the island which are clearly visible when the weather is good, in sync with the depth of the trough like the invisible dream of fishermen.

This island is indeed a tourist destination for both local and foreign tourists. It looks very exotic and the island's residents look well-established from the outside, but not the Bagas family. His family was hit by waves and abrasion of material until it became small white sand that dotted the vast waters of Jakarta. It's sad, but that's the life that must be lived.