Ssst... Jangan Bilang-bilang Ibuku (What My Mother Doesn't Know)

The poems feel so personal and raw—did the poetic structure help convey the intensity of adolescence better than traditional prose?

The way the narrator navigates secrets and honesty really resonated with me. Were there moments that felt especially authentic or relatable?

The format made the story feel so intimate and immediate. I wonder if the author considered other styles or if poetry was always the plan.