The Social Criticisms of Rah(i)m Poetry by Kedung Darma Romansha

An expressing media with literature work could indirectly convey various social criticisms toward a certain phenomenon. The most frequently occurring criticism is the reality portrayal of community. This study aims to describe form contained in poetry entitled Rahi(i)m by Kedung Darma Romansha. Using qualitative methods and literary sociology approach, especially criticism, this reveals author's worldview phenomena that occur society. results show author criticises situations, namely: poverty, crime, family disharmony, juvenile delinquency, violation norms, environmental problems. Social also disappointment, annoyance, anger, regret towards arrogant unfair performance government officials responding socio-cultural problems