R. Dobru (Paramaribo, 1935 - 1983), is the  pseudonym of Robin Ewald Raveles. He is a Surinam poet, writer, politician. His pseudonym means: double R, referring to the initials of his first and last name. In his poetry, he represents nationalism, especially this poem Wan (referred to by most people as Wan Bon, One Tree). Because of its simple choice of words and structure, it can easily be remembered; many people from Surinam do indeed know it by heart. It has been translated into many languages. In his further work, Dobru wrote mostly about two themes: love and revolution.