What a Sight That Would Be! | A Short Poem
What a Sight That Would Be!If the ram’s beard dangledfrom a tiger’s mouth,if a pig could flap its wingsand fly like a bird;if monkeys...
Be Careful | A Short Poem
Be CarefulRuiton, Harton, Iskabon—why on earth would you die in a crowd, dear man?If the people standing therepush or step on you,your belly will...
The Palm-Leaf Soldier | A Rhythmic Short Poem
The Palm-Leaf SoldierA soldier stands at the door—let’s see what the cat can do now!I’ll pull the string to draw the cat closer,and instantly...
The Melon and the Vixen | A Folk-Style Poem
The Melon and the VixenWhen the melon field is being plowed,the vixen comes and sits nearby—“O vixen, come here,my body feels so strange!”When the...
The Squirrel | A Short Poem
The SquirrelSquirrel, squirrel,wash my clothes for me;I’ll dance at your wedding,so buy me jhumko earrings!Inside the jhumko there’s ripe betel leaf—and the bride is...