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Mediterranean Lyric and Other Poems

Mediterranean Lyric and Other Poems

From memories of Islamophobia to the inhumane treatment of refugees, from the importance of local wisdom to Javanese mythology, this is a deeply immersive collection of poems from writer/performer/producer Khairani Barokka.

in-en, poetry, puisi, unrepressedEliza HandayaniDecember 15, 2020Comment

Kasi’s Tale and Other Poems

Kasi’s Tale and Other Poems

Haunting myths and local lore are woven into a backdrop of the nation’s darkest period. Immerse yourself in the ethereal world of these poetic narratives by a prolific, award-winning young writer from East Java.

in-en, poetry, puisi, unrepressedEliza HandayaniJune 22, 2020Comment

Before Old Age and Other Poems

Before Old Age and Other Poems

Intimate yet expansive, this collection of five poems by a young poet and librarian from South Sulawesi spans urban discontent to shattered childhood memories.

puisi, unrepressed, in-en, poetryEliza HandayaniMay 10, 2020 Comment

The Reconciliation of Memories and Other Poems

The Reconciliation of Memories and Other Poems

Harsh realities are painted with vivid imagery in this stirring collection of eight poems by Syafri Arifuddin Masser, a literary activist from Sirindu in West Sulawesi.

poetry, puisi, unrepressedEliza HandayaniMay 2, 2020Comment

A Child's Prayer and Other Poems

A Child's Prayer and Other Poems

Poems rich in imagery that often ask difficult questions of parents and the world, by acclaimed poet and writer from Semarang, Arif Fitra Kurniawan.

in-en, poetry, puisi, unrepressedEliza HandayaniMarch 16, 2020Comment

Public Property and Other Poems

Public Property and Other Poems

Stunning poems about women and motherhood, and our opinions and judgment towards them.

in-en, poetry, puisi, unrepressedEliza HandayaniDecember 19, 2019Comment

In the Seventh Heaven and Other Poems

In the Seventh Heaven and Other Poems

I will keep choosing to be born again, when I die.
Until I can freely choose…
Until I can remember and be aware
of how to become someone else.

in-en, poetry, puisi, unrepressedEliza HandayaniOctober 26, 2019Comment

The Ayat Tree and Other Poems

The Ayat Tree and Other Poems

Humble, yet beautifully haunting poems, about nature, spirituality, and sensuality.

puisi, poetry, in-en, unrepressedEliza HandayaniOctober 14, 2019Comment

Wani's Announcement and Other Poems

Wani's Announcement and Other Poems

These purple marks
Are signs of my strength
Not my weakness
I will be a nightmare
To those who dare take away my dreams

in-en, poetry, puisi, unrepressedEliza HandayaniJune 17, 2019Comment

Citarasa Air

Citarasa Air

sesekali aku butuh sungai sesekali aku butuh laut, mengapa kita mesti mengotak-ngotakkan yang mana sungai yang mana laut

puisi, poetry, unrepressedEliza HandayaniJune 1, 2018Comment

A Failed Face and Other Poems

A Failed Face and Other Poems

Andai kebebasan itu nihil harganya
Aku akan bungkam mereka semua
Aku akan menulis lebih banyak lagi
Aku akan menulis takdirku sendiri

en-in, poetry, puisi, unrepressedEliza HandayaniApril 14, 2018 Comments

Naming Scars and Other Poems

Naming Scars and Other Poems

hanya laki-laki yang suka melihatnya,
bagi perempuan buat apa?
untuk menyusui, kata mereka.
jadi tetap bukan untuk dirinya?

in-en, poetry, puisi, unrepressedEliza HandayaniFebruary 17, 2018ros aruna, cyntha hariadi, puisi, indonesia, indonesian poet, indonesian poetry, woman, scar, scars, breasts, lipstick, women, childbirth, cancer, women's experiencesComment

A Bleak Note and Other Poems

A Bleak Note and Other Poems

because everyday life
is the true prison for the people of this nation

in-en, poetry, puisi, unrepressedEliza HandayaniJanuary 14, 2018wiji thukul, thukul, poetry, street poetry, street poet, people's poet, protest poetry, indonesia, people's movement, people powerComment

Puisi-puisi Hong Ying

Puisi-puisi Hong Ying

Mencintai seseorang
Menjadi sebuah mimpi
Hampa yang lebih raya dibanding tiada mimpi

poetry, puisiEliza HandayaniJune 26, 2016china, poetryComment

Poems by Basuki Gunawan

Poems by Basuki Gunawan

I fill the earth with my song
I stab mankind with my plea

poetry, puisi, in-enEliza HandayaniJune 20, 2016indonesia, poetryComment

Poems by Mario F. Lawi

Poems by Mario F. Lawi

The dog did not care,
If the slain dragon fell from heaven
Or if the woman slayer
Was still a virgin

in-en, poetry, puisi, next generationEliza HandayaniFebruary 22, 2016poem, indonesian poet, indonesian poetry, technicolor, holy spirit, east nusa tenggara, eastern indonesia, kupang, london, naimataComment

Poems by Adimas Immanuel

Poems by Adimas Immanuel

Time will take us, just like this old bicycle, everywhere.

in-en, poetry, puisi, next generationEliza HandayaniJanuary 31, 2016puisi, indonesian poet, indonesian poetry, poem, bicycle, altar Comment

Puisi-puisi Ashraf Fayadh

Puisi-puisi Ashraf Fayadh

bumi
adalah neraka yang disiapkan bagi para pengungsi.

puisi, poetry, sastra berani, sastra terlarangEliza HandayaniJanuary 26, 2016poetry, puisi Comment

Poems by M. Aan Mansyur

Poems by M. Aan Mansyur

I see that my face has become
an empty museum.

in-en, poetry, puisiEliza HandayaniJuly 27, 2015indonesia, puisi, poetryComment

Poems by Zaim Rofiqi

Poems by Zaim Rofiqi

he dreams of weaving an enormous spiderweb
that covers the entire universe
of the library.

poetry, puisi, in-enEliza HandayaniDecember 1, 2014spider, indonesian poet, indonesia, indonesian poetry, poetry, poetComment