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...

Be CarefulRuiton, Harton, Iskabon—why on earth would you die in a crowd, dear man?If the people standing therepush or step on...

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...

The Melon and the VixenWhen the melon field is being plowed,the vixen comes and sits nearby—“O vixen, come here,my body feels...

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...

Cutting the Palm TreeCutting the palm tree,Boss’s coat button—O Gauri, foolish girl,Fate has given you an old husband—What am I to...

Big BrotherBig brother, let’s eat puffed rice,and the tasty fish head from a noyna fish.I’ve brought home a bride worth a...

Tak DhumadhumOn the pomegranate tree Lord Parbhu dances,tak dhumādhum the drums beat loud.Oh dear, can you recognize him?Give me two handfuls...

Konok RajaGopal is my father’s deity,of the noble lineage of King Konok.I’ll let you play with affection—with nine lakh elephants!I’ll give...

The CrybabyCrybaby, oh crybaby,you live beneath the jujube tree;you think other people’s children will cryjust to keep you company!I’ll break your...