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

The Final Task and The Reward (757 - 816)

Don Juan was summoned with haste,
To the porter's gate, not a moment he wasted,
He swiftly went, his heart embraced,
The king's orders, he willingly faced.

The king spoke with resolve and might,
"Now, my son, heed my insight,
In my command, please find your light,
Obey, and do not take flight."

"I have a steed, you must know,
A horse that's stubborn, as stories go,
I've not yet tamed him, although,
In the morning, you'll make him show."

"Fetch him from the stable near,
Where he's bound, calm your fear,
With reins and saddle, make it clear,
You'll find them all, have no jeer."

"So, Don Juan, walk now with grace,
And tomorrow, in that very place,
You'll gently tame, in love's embrace,
My cherished horse, in the morning's grace."

Don Juan returned to his abode,
With thoughts of the horse he'd goad,
A plan in his mind he'd strode,
To teach the steed, down the road.

Oh, when the night was deep and still,
Beyond the Hail Mary's trill,
Arrived, with a heart full of thrill,
The virtuous princess, her steps fulfill.

She inquired of Don Juan's task,
"What's the order? Please unmask,
Tell me, so I can clearly ask,
Of this task, I'd like to bask."

"He orders this, as you can see,
That he has a horse, will you agree,
Stubborn and wild, as wild can be,
Tomorrow, I'll make him listen to me."

The beloved princess then replied,
"My dearest love, in you, I confide,
If you don't already know, beside,
The horse you'll teach, side by side."

"It's him, indeed, no other horse,
You'll teach him, use your guiding force,
With reins and saddle, of course,
My two sisters, follow their course."

"I'll hold the bridle, as you've planned,
Of the horse you'll ride, understand,
You must balance with a steady hand,
Or there, you may meet your life's end."

"I'll teach you gently, my dear,
The method you need to steer,
So that the horse you won't hear,
As you tame him, have no fear."

"If you approach the stable gate,
The horse's eyes may agitate,
Seeing you, it might retaliate,
A sight that could make you hesitate."

"If you wish to saddle and bridle,
Prepare for a battle and a struggle,
With whip and spur, the horse may wriggle,
As you work to make him docile."

"But beware, be cautious, my friend,
Around his stall, don't let it end,
For the horse's hooves, I must contend,
Sharp and swift, your safety to defend."

"And if by chance, his eyes grow wet,
With tears that he cannot forget,
Then gently, the bridle he shall get,
And saddle, as the sun does set."

"I shall take care of the rest,
For this horse's mouth I'll best,
As for you, with the bridle, the quest,
Guard it well, it's your bequest."

"When you release the rein so tight,
Into the heavens, he'll take flight,
You may fall, it's quite a sight,
Your body, the wind might smite."

"You could tumble to the ground,
With forceful wind swirling around,
Your body, in the dirt, be found,
So, take heed, stand your ground."

"Don't let go of the rein's strong hold,
With whip and spurs, be bold,
If he weakens, as foretold,
Urge him on, don't let him fold."

"And if, by chance, his mouth does drool,
Saliva forming, like a pool,
Quickly, bring him back to school,
To the stable, as your rule."

Once she had conveyed it all,
Her instructions to heed without a fall,
The princess departed, her voice small,
Don Juan remained, standing tall.