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The song began.

The lyrics were simple. A farmer, let’s call him Karto, is left by his wife, Sumarni, who goes to work as a TKW (migrant worker) in Malaysia. She sends money for a while. Then she stops. Then she sends a letter—no, a photograph—of her with a tauke (boss), wearing a giwang (earring) made of real gold. Karto is left holding a rice paddy that is turning to dust. Sonny Josz - Sumarni - Lagu Pop Jawa Campursari.flv

She closed the laptop. Outside, a wereng (cricket) began its lonely, repetitive song. It sounded exactly like the suling from the song. The song began