Kokote
Kokote says,
“I’m sitting in this tree;
any child who cries—
I grab him by his little bundle
and dance with him!”
Story Roadmap
The Palm-Leaf Soldier | A Rhythmic Short Poem
The Palm-Leaf SoldierA soldier stands at the door—let’s see...
The Melon and the Vixen | A Folk-Style Poem
The Melon and the VixenWhen the melon field is...
The Squirrel | A Short Poem
The SquirrelSquirrel, squirrel,wash my clothes for me;I’ll dance at...
Cutting the Palm Tree | A Short Poem
Cutting the Palm TreeCutting the palm tree,Boss’s coat button—O...
Tak Dhumadhum | A Short Poem
Tak DhumadhumOn the pomegranate tree Lord Parbhu dances,tak dhumādhum...
The Crybaby | A Short Poem
The CrybabyCrybaby, oh crybaby,you live beneath the jujube tree;you...
Counting the Fish | A Playful Short Poem
Counting the FishSixteen fish, Saluye—two slipped off and ran...
Astonishing Tales | A Short Poem
Astonishing TalesOh you wild greens,is this how justice works...
The Son-in-Law | A Short Poem
The Son-in-LawMother, oh mother—your son-in-law has come!He’s gone to...
Pyak-Pyak-Pyak | A Short Poem
Pyak-Pyak-PyakAcross the river stands a sesame plant,its seeds rustling...
The Weaver’s Mischief | A Short Poem
The Weaver’s MischiefIn the weaver’s house lived a nest...
Jewel-Studded Promise | A Short Poem
Jewel-Studded PromisePatol, my precious one,don’t go off to the...
Thirty-Two Scoops | A Short Poem
Thirty-Two ScoopsLet the paddy stay, let the stalks remain,we’ll...
he Land of Hottomala | A Short Poem
he Land of HottomalaWe’ll marry little Khokan off—to the...
Khokan Goes to His In-Laws’ House | A Short Poem
Khokan Goes to His In-Laws’ HouseKhokan is off to...
The Feast of the Royal Family | A Short Poem
The Feast of the Royal FamilyOnce there was a...
The Creature of Ekanore | A Chilling Short Poem
The Creature of EkanoreOnce upon a time, in a...
The Changing Times | A Short Poem on Modern Life
The Changing TimesTimes have changed—yes, the days have truly...
The Dark Law | A Powerful Short Poem
The Dark LawThe nation broke apart—a homeland turned foreign,India’s...
When a River Is Crossed | A Reflective Short Poem
When a River Is CrossedWhen a river is crossed,a...