Let's make this birthday one to remember.

85 years old (Born on March 20, 1940)

Happy birthday to the maestro of metaphors and captain of countless paper boats, Sapardi Djoko Damono! Every poem you pen gracefully sails through readers' hearts, proving time and again that your creativity hasn't aged a single day. If mastering emotions was an Olympic sport, you'd have won gold medals aplenty for sure.

Your timeless verses breathe beauty into ordinary days, making rain romantic and paper boats legendary adventures. Today we celebrate not just another year added but every subtle metaphor you've gifted us—each as smooth as your latest successes. Keep paddling calmly through life's waters; your journey keeps inspiring generations!