Kids Sinhala Kavi - Syair Sydney Link
"Syair" is a traditional form of Malay narrative poetry consisting of four-line stanzas with a consistent AAAA rhyme scheme.
: Many of these poems, such as those found in the Sirith Maldama collection, are taught from Grade 1 to instill good habits and discipline in young students. Kids Sinhala Kavi - Syair Sydney
"Sinhala Kavi" refers to traditional Sri Lankan poetry, and "Kids Sinhala Kavi" specifically denotes the subset of these poems written for children (often called Lama Kavi ). "Syair" is a traditional form of Malay narrative