Malayan literature; comprising romantic tales, epic poetry and royal ...

BIDASARI 89
Within and said to Bidasari sweet :
" Thy father, dear, hath sent us presents rare,
And four young inantris, and a thousand men
With elephants and horses. All is thine."
The fair young Queen with smiles to him replied :
" All that with me to share thou dost desire.
Whatever be thy wish, I wish it too."
The King adored his wife, and was to her
Devoted. His great happiness increased
And his domains extended every year. .
When Bidasari's royal birth was known,
The news spread far and wide, and everywhere
Was told. The realm of Indrapura grew
More populous and powerful year by year.
The wicked Princess Lila Sari lived
Alone and desolate, in sadness deep
And full repentance for her evil deeds.
This song is weak because my skill is small. ^
My heart was deeply stirred. And that is why
I made, poor fakir I, this poem here.
I have not made it long, because too sad
I was, and troubled. Now at last 'tis done.
For this, at least, your blessings I deserve.
THE END.