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Simbokku then promised that witnessed by the crowd "Sedulurku kabeh residents of Tampun Village.
"I'm Sanikem, if my son Sri Slamet wakes up from his sleep, then I promise to hold a Wayang Kulit show last night for and the cost I will beg all the surrounding residents and villages" said Simbok.
After saying that promise, my symbok then ran to my mama and said softly "Wake up, nduk, Sri. Aren't you the same as the symbol and the father?"
Seeing my mother not moving, the symbol finally came out of the room.
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My feet have come out of the sanctuary and gone to the place where my mother's body is. Kakung said "Tangi, Nduk, Sri. Your duty neng alam donya isih akeh".
Soon, my mother slowly opened her eyes and moved and called out my Simbok name.
"Look, symbol, symbol" as my Mama shouted.
Simbok then ran into the living room and saw my mama woke up and immediately hugged accompanied by tears.
"Koe bali, Nduk (You're back, Nduk)"
"I slaughtered, Mbok (I'm Hungry, Mbok).
Soon my bud came and brought rice to my mother.
Those who mourn who were at first shocked because my mother woke up again, there was finally someone who left because of haru.
"Lho, my son wes tangi, mung turu jebule, Mo (Lho, my son is awake, apparently just sleeping, Mo)" Simbokku said excitedly to Pademo. She was my bud who also painstakingly took care of my mother when she was sick.
The news of my mother's death quickly spread everywhere, until the time came, Simbok had to keep his promise the other day to hold a Puppet Kulit show.
For Simbok and Kakku to manage the puppet skin is not an easy matter. This family is very poor. My symbol also every day begging for the mercy of neighbors and surrounding residents in a 'beggar' way'. The money was then used to pay the mastermind.
Simbok then asked for mercy from the surrounding residents to hold a puppet show. From one house to another, the symbologies come. The surrounding community then gave alms in the form of money, rice, side dishes.
"Where, mbok is enough money for us to hold a wayang kulit?" ask mbah kakung
"No sir, tomorrow you want to go to the next village. Hopefully there are still people who want to give alms for us" said Simbok
Not long pakdhe ulu - ulu came to the house. He suggested to the kakung and symbok to come to the village chief's house.
"Mbok, Sir ... How about tomorrow afternoon we come to the village" said Pakdhe Ulu
"Remain to the village, Lu?" ask kakung
"Try asking for help to the village to hold a shadow puppet. It will certainly be an entertainment for the people of Tumpai Village" said Pakdhe Ulu
"No, you do. I've already been hurt if I have to go to the village. Let Simbok begging tomorrow to the next village" Kakung said.
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Night came, Simbok and Kakung rest. While mom slept with Mbok Temu and Simbok. You have to be guarded every night. Dewa Kala Pati (Yamadipati) will come and really take the mama's tribe.
"Mu, Temu please turn on the jolt (oil lamp) in every corner of the wind." Kakung ordered
"Yes sir" Mbok said
Mbok Temu does not need to ask why you should turn on the jolt and in every corner of the wind. For the Javanese who believe, the fire that burns in every corner of the wind will be able to illuminate the darkness.
Fire is also a symbol of purity and repellent. Kakung still believes that my mama's tribe has not returned perfectly. So it must be properly guarded and every night must be prayed for.
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Morning - morning before Surya turned. Simbok has gone to the market for me to eat.
"Your, Meet ... I'm going to the market first. Titip Sri yes," said Simbok.
"Yes, Mbok heart on the road" said Mbok Meet.
Simbok is very friendly to everyone. Even people who are working in the rice fields, Simbok provide food and drink for free. But these people do not have the heart if they do not pay.
"Mbok, this is for just an additional roll out of shadow puppets" said the rice field worker
"Matur nuwun nggih mas, hopefully the windfall is smooth and the harvest is abundant" said Simbok.
The people of the village next door once knew Simbok came to swarm and buy his merchandise. The money they gave to Simbok was all overkill. It's all because they've gotten word of mouth about my Simbok promise.
"Mbok, this is just to buy bakmi and porridge. Hopefully the money will soon be collected and later we can watch the puppet show at Simbok house" said a buyer
"Thank you son, for your help to Simbok. May my son's joy be perfect in his rough body again. May he live long until old age" said Simbok
In the afternoon at around 15:00, Simbok returned home. Kakung, Mbok Temu, and Pakdhe Ulu have been waiting for the arrival of Simbok with a warm smile.
"Mbok, sit down first do not make anget tea using java sugar" said Mbok Temu
"Thank You" said Simbok
Simbok then sat in his favorite chair. The sweat that soaks Simbok makes Kakung feel like a kasian.
"Mbok, tomorrow I'm not going to the village" said Kakung
"No need to kung, I still can. I do not want Kakung will fight with the village" said Simbok
Kakung just kept silent. Before long Mbok Temu brought 3 titles of water tea angel and sugar java to Simbok, Kakung, and Pakdhe Ulu.
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The mastermind so knew the meaning of the invitation felt pity. Finally, the mastermind willingly organized the show for free. He knows the intention and struggle of Simbok and Kakumku to defend the life of his only child.
Residents of Tambai Village, are also very happy, because the puppet show is usually only held by rich people.
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Back to the present.
"That's how, Sri your life story, someday if Nara is big and still listening to the story then you have to tell the struggle Simbok." said Simbokku.
"So, Mbok, have I ever been suspended?" ask my mom to Simbok.
While taking a deep breath, the symbol answered my mother's question deftly.
"Opo koe ra? (do you not remember?)" ask Simbok back.
Suddenly my mother thought about the incident at the age of 8 years and then sparkled my mother's mama.
"I remember, mbok" said my mother briefly.
Simbok then smiled and said "What do you remember?"
"Mbok, at that time I was greeted by Mas Lulu (Names for older cousin Maka karrna served as Ulu-ulu village). I was then bathed by someone but that person I looked at with an angry look, then appeared someone who said "Bocah iki durung wancine mrene, balio ngger, bali neng origin you, and, balio koe ndue le hurung task completed (This child is not yet here, return, Nduk, return to your origin, return because you have unfinished task). That's the Mbok I remember." my mama explained to Simbok.
Simbok then shook his head and asked, "Do you know what your job is?"
"Yet, Mbok" replied mama briefly.
Simbok then stroked Mama's head and said "Your job is related to my granddaughter, Nara"
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