The Weaver’s Mischief | A Short Poem
The Weaver’s MischiefIn the weaver’s house lived a nest of frogs—a whole bunch of tree-frogs!They eat, they drink, they sing all day—tai re, na...
Jewel-Studded Promise | A Short Poem
Jewel-Studded PromisePatol, my precious one,don’t go off to the forest!For you, I’ll roll outa jewel-studded throne!
Thirty-Two Scoops | A Short Poem
Thirty-Two ScoopsLet the paddy stay, let the stalks remain,we’ll measure out the rice in thirty-two scoops.A pot of ghee for those thirty-two scoops,fine rice...
he Land of Hottomala | A Short Poem
he Land of HottomalaWe’ll marry little Khokan off—to the land of Hottomala!There, they plow with cows and bulls,they polish their teeth with diamonds,and carp...
The Dance of Balaram | A Short Poem
The Dance of BalaramBalaram is one arm long,and his horns are two arms long!There he dances—ta dhin ta dhin!