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Yanty Tjiam (1981–2015) was a beloved haiku poet from Indonesia. She was the eldest sibling and is survived by her family and 2 younger brothers. She studied at North Sumatra University, majoring in English Literature. In the later years of her life, Yanty worked as an administrator in a CPO refinery factory. Her hobbies were gardening, reading, writing, and sharing. She never got angry.

   

Yanty Tjiam is remembered for her kindness, gentleness and attention to other people's work. She is also remembered for her sense of humor. She touched the lives of many people in the haiku community. As one haiku poet has said: "her words were as soft as that butterfly."

 

The Spirit of Yanty Tjiam remains in the hearts and minds of many. Her haiku and Spirit remind us to live with compassion, simple kindness, and respect. She will be missed.

place of worship

the sky and earth

lend their space

 

 

- Haiku by Yanty Tjiam

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