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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Bleak Note and Other Poems

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