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e full text of Kissa about the Parang Sabil of Abdulla and Putli Isara in Spanish

Times of English versified translation.

This is one of the best pieces in the repertoire of (Hadja) Indah Annura, a popular

Singer in Jolo, Sulu who has sung over the radio station and is often asked to grace certain festivities in and out of town by her singing.

Hiyajarat hi tagna' 1.) I've a story to tell you

In sabab sin kastila'; This happened in Spanish times

Lugay di nag hula', For every one to know

Kalingugan dakula'; Some Spanish soldiers design

Kastila' landu' sapat 2.) They thought to build forts one day

Mag pa hinang sabak, They built these high and strong

Nagisun mawpakkat Then they agreed to stay

Sundalu in sumakat To keep watch day and night long

Kastila' in nag pikil 3.) These barrack they have to build

Ba nagpahinang kuwatil. To shield themselves from lovers' rage

Diyumulan ha nukil Who chose to die than to yield,

Tunangan in magsibil. Love, no matter what it gives.

Hi sulay ta hi kissa 4.) You see, this is the story

In anak sin panglima, About Panglima's daughter

Bang sumung in dunya A story that surely

Masa binan niya Has lesson forever

Hiyajarat hi tuman