redjung (From : Nialang Apiarian Song) - Oldies Rejang Poetry

The term redjung in the last three stanzaz has a double meaning - an observation for wihich I am indebted to Dr. Voorhoeve. From article written by M. A. Jaspan.

This is part of Nialang apiarian songs.

Song 9

Nu tukang, nu piawang,
Nu tukang, piawang tuwe,
Nu tukang iring bairing,
Ape teme dengan kerani?
Ape murad dengan nerudan?

Tukang ma mutu pergam kenyang
Ma pinde pialang niti bsi
Mpama mabuk piun sebuku
Ma pinde mnam ginye setanyung

Ulu wong tjine mabuk arak,
Tamang wong Belando mabuk anggur.

Ape keduke, ape kesebiet mulang atie?
Ape ade kurang kurangan?
Ape ade kesayup-sayupan?

Unyu` si kapung berage,
Kasih gating Pulau Piramba`
Alangkah lambat redjung mengumbang!
Bali` ke Ano` Dalam