Pantun - Kecil Suka Pakai Kasut Bapa (With English Translation) Poem by john tiong chunghoo

kecil suka pakai kasut bapa
tapi kaki tak muat kasut besar
kini bapa dah tiada
berdikari sentiasa ku belajar

when young i loved to wear father's shoes
but my feet were too small for the big shoes
now that father has passed away
i learn to be all independent by myself

masa kecil pakai kasut bapa
tapak kaki tak muat kasut besar
sekarang bapa sudah tiada
berdikari sentiasa ku belajar

kecil suka pakai kasut bapa
tapi kaki tak muat kasut besar
kini bapa dah tiada
kerinduan setanding orang askar

when young i loved to wear father's shoes
but my feet were too small for the big shoes
now that father has passed away
my longing for him feels like far away soldiers'