The Adarna Bird (A.I Generated English Translation of "Ibong Adarna")

The Two Princesses Under The Well (305 - 372)

When he arrived deep in the ground,
Within the well where shadows bound,
He quickly freed himself, unbound,
Released the rope, in darkness drowned.

Down he went, this young Don Juan,
opened a door, just like a swan,
one step more, and he was drawn,
into a land where dreams were spawned.

In a village strange and new,
he found himself, this Prince so true,
the land was clean, the sky so blue,
a place where nature's beauty grew.

With flowers of every kind and hue,
blooming bright, with morning's dew,
there was nothing quite as true,
as this enchanting, vibrant view.

As he wandered through the blooms,
amongst the flowers and sweet perfumes,
a house he saw, amid the gloom,
so close, it seemed like nature's rooms.

He called out with a joyful tune,
Don Juan, beneath the crescent moon,
and then he saw, like a bright monsoon,
a princess fair in that maroon.

When he saw her, he did greet,
the charming princess, oh so sweet,
every day, a lovely feat,
in the midst of flowers, their hearts did meet.

The princess said, in accents neat,
"Thank you for your presence, fleet,
my heart is filled with joy, complete,
since your arrival, life's so upbeat."

The prince replied with words so fair,
"Oh, lovely star in the evening air,
my sudden arrival, I must declare,
brought with me a heart full of love to share.

I was lifted high into the skies,
by the gentle breeze that here complies,
and now before you, with love in my eyes,
I stand, enchanted, to your surprise.

So, dear goddess, have no fear,
God Himself, our love does steer,
accept the love I offer here,
and let us talk, my lady dear."

Doña Juana then did say,
"If you have courage, come my way,
continue and with me stay,
here we'll talk without delay."

Up the stairs, Don Juan did tread,
the princess by his side, no dread,
they reached a room, where love had spread,
and there, she spoke, her worries said.

The princess spoke, her voice did chime,
"In this dwelling, I spend my time,
alone, it's been quite a climb,
my heart longs for love's paradigm."

"Where can I hide you, my love sublime,
so you won't face the giant's grime,
for he roams this place, a dreadful mime,
and your life, he may quickly prime."

"He keeps me here, under his clime,
I fear for you, in this paradigm,
that the giant's wrath may be your crime,
and you'll lose your life, in that dark prime."

Don Juan replied, with courage clear,
"Fear not the giant that you hear,
with my strength and sword so near,
I'll protect you, my princess dear."

As they spoke, with hearts sincere,
the prince and princess, no trace of fear,
the giant approached, their hearts austere,
his presence filled the atmosphere.

Upon the stairs, he did appear,
Doña Juana called out, severe,
"The scent of humans, it's quite clear,
someone's here, that's very queer."

Don Juan then spoke without a sneer,
"Why so curious, oh giant peer?
I'm the one who's ventured here,
to see the princess you hold so dear."

The giant, with a fierce demand,
"In my mighty domain, understand,
I found something in my land,
that I deem worthy to withstand."

Don Juan replied with resolute hand,
"Yes, you may take your stand,
but if you kill me, do understand,
you'll have my corpse to reprimand."