Category Archives: Indonesia

An ode to the road builders of Sumba

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Clinton Bergsma

As the road dips and weaves, pitching on like the swell I conclude you’re all sea-faring folk Exiled to the interior, the jungle, the mountains Rebuilding your ocean dreams there ___ I creep slowly past your scrapyard machines Resurrected to … Continue reading →

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To the tune of Psalm 88

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Clinton Bergsma

if you can’t contain tsunamis earthquakes or your anger (if that’s what it is) let them pass over the poor and swallow up the pharaohs so I can cling to tasteless crumbs of justice when it seems your grace is … Continue reading →

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Politely dipping the bird to Wormwood

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Clinton Bergsma

Do not be deceived, Wormwood. Our cause is never more in danger than when a human, no longer desiring, but still intending, to do our Enemy’s will, looks round upon a universe from which every trace of Him seems to … Continue reading →

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