The Song of Chairul Harun's Pen

"Warisan," a novel as a legacy,
Narrates the disputes over inheritance in Minangkabau customs,
With a distinctive, meaningful style,
You unveil dark sides, challenging traditions.

Through the lens of Veven S.P. Wardhana,
We understand the implied meanings,
Your words touch lives,
Portraying deep conflicts.

Bill Watson speaks up too,
Appreciating your wise thoughts,
You do not just write stories,
But question the prevailing customs.

"Warisan" is more than your work,
It is a sharp reflection of social reality,
Uncovering the gray sides of society,
Inviting us to question rights and justice.

Now you are long gone, but your work is eternal,
Like a banyan tree firmly rooted in our hearts,
Chairul Harun, the true sculptor of culture,
Reignite our spirits, every time we read your pen's creations.

Thank you, oh wise writer,
You are a peacock spreading its wings,
In the beauty of stories, the richness of culture,
Your work remains alive, your inspiration will never fade.

Padang, June 2024

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*This poem was initially published in Leni Marlina's poetry collection in August 2016 and revised in August 2022 before being digitally published on
https://forumsumbar.com/sastra/43893/puisi-leni-marlina-untuk-sang-legenda-chairul-harun/

**Since 2006, the author has been dedicated as a lecturer at the Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang. She is also the founder and head of the World Children's Literature Community (WCLC). Additionally, she has been active as a member of the One Pen Writer's Association of West Sumatra since 2022 and involved with the Victoria Writers' Association - Australia since 2012.