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“Selalu ada saat ketika kita tidak sempat bertanya kepada sepasang kaki sendiri kenapa tidak mau berhenti sejak mengawali pengembaraan agar kita bisa memandang sekeliling dan bertahan semampu kita untuk tidak melepaskan air mata menjelma sungai tempat berlayar tukang perahu yang mungkin saja bisa memberi tahu kita, Ke san, Saudara, ke sana.”

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Sapardi Djoko Damono
Sapardi Djoko Damono

Sapardi Djoko Damono is a renowned Indonesian poet, born on March 20, 1940. His poetry is deeply influenced by Indonesian culture and is known for its unique style and emotional expression. more

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