Walaupun rimba lara membentang,
Even though a dense forest stretches ahead
Nan di rindu pasti terjelang,
Those longed for will eventually be near

Selalu mega nan kelabu,
The gray clouds always provide shelter
Menaungi gunung nan ayu,
To cover the beautiful mountains

Kan sampai jua akhirnya ke sana,
Will arrive eventually to that place
Takkan lari gunung di kejar,
Mountains cannot run from pursuit

Kan sampai jua akhirnya ke sana,
Will arrive eventually to that place
Takkan lari gunung di kejar,
Mountains cannot run from pursuit

Peribahasa

Takkan lari gunung dikejar, hilang kabut tampaklah dia.
Something that is already certain.

Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu

Musang jebat lari tinggal baunya.
A person who is good or bad will be mentioned by others even when they move to a new place.

Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu

Membekali budak lari.
To lose twice in one situation.

Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu

Membebek kambing lari ke hutan, menyalak anjing lari ke kota.
In times of chaos, a coward will shout again, while a brave person will move forward.

Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu

Dari lecah, lari ke duri.
Avoid small difficulties and fall into greater ones.

Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu (Another idiom with the same meaning: Takut akan lumpur, lari ke duri)

Takut akan lumpur, lari ke duri.
Avoid small difficulties and fall into greater ones.

Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu (Another idiom with the same meaning: Dari lecah, lari ke duri)

Bersesalan bagai Batak lari.
To accuse oneself.

Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu

Kusut di hujung, lari (= bawa) ke pangkal.
A discussion that has strayed too far should be brought back to the main issue.

Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu

Takut akan hantu, lari ke pandam.
Because of fear of small losses, one may incur greater losses. (Another idiom with the same meaning: a. Takut akan mayat terpeluk bangkai, b. Takut di hantu, terpeluk ke bangkai, c. Takut titik lalu tumpah)

Pandam = cemetery.

Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu

Bersesak berundur-undur, hendak lari malu, hendak menghambat tak lalu.
To pretend to fight, even though one's ability is already gone.

Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu

Puisi

Lari puyuh jalan kontang,
Tetak dengan batang kemudi;
Darilah jauh abang pun datang,
Meraikan tuan yang baik budi.
Look ahead…

Note: This article is written in a mix of poetry and idioms, exploring the theme of perseverance and overcoming obstacles. The peribahasa (Malaysian idioms) are used to convey messages about courage, determination, and facing challenges head-on.