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Hands

My hands are beautiful, And so are yours. Their nails are not as long as tulips, But they are round like the moon. Yes, we have moons in our hands— They can shine in the dark. Our hands have done … Continue reading

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Nothing’s Wrong

Nothing’s wrong. The river flows to the waterfall, to the lowest place. The sun sets in time, giving the rest of its light to the moon, so the stars can build constellations. I just wish the tree could appreciate my … Continue reading

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Ibu Pertiwi Melahirkan Puisi

Ibu Pertiwi melahirkan puisi bertunaskan helai demi helai huruf cabang-cabang kalimat bait-bait rindang bunga-bunga diksi dan rima buah-buah amanat yang kaupetik saat tak ada lagi makanan yang dapat kaulahap

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Bediding

Pawana memelukku erat Semalam Melekatkan dingin pada kulitku Menggetarkan belulang dengan gigil Gemintang sibuk menuntun kapal-kapal di laut Batara Candra menebar pesona pada gadis-gadis pemimpi Sampai jingga merekah di timur Pawana memelukku kian erat Ia terlampau kesepian

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Grasshopper

I’m sorry, grasshopper For having picked spinach leaves From the place where you close your eyes Before jumping to another leaf I need vegetables for my salad Like you need leaves for your food too The food chain is sometimes … Continue reading

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