Menggali Makna dan Gaya Bahasa dalam Puisi A. Damhoeri

Three poems by A. Damhoeri, "Seruan," "Bila Masanya?," and "Belum Setara," are discussed in this research. The purpose of this analysis is to examine the themes, meanings, and language styles of the poems. The main issue raised is how these three poems present social and humanitarian problems, and how the language style used reinforces the message. The aim of this research is to identify the main themes, explore the underlying meanings, and analyze how the poet uses language to convey social criticism. Data were collected through reading and analyzing the structure of the poems, using a qualitative approach with textual analysis. The analysis results show that the three poems simultaneously raise the themes of injustice and hope for change. They use various language styles, such as metaphors, personification, and repetition, to effectively convey emotions and moral messages. This study concludes that A. Damhoeri's poems not only serve as works of art but also function as powerful tools for social criticism that provide a deep understanding of the current societal situation.