Romani Proverb

Wading in the river, shining hook wrapped, the flyfisherman casts but the fish just stare at his lure, for a fly does not enter a closed mouth. At the breakfast table everyone passes the pitcher of cream. Mother puts a napkin over the top, for a fly does not enter a closed mouth. Flying down the freeway, motorcycle roaring we have our helmets on, for a fly doesn’t enter a closed mouth. Daddy puts his sons before him asking about the mess. The brothers just look at each other, for a fly doesn’t enter a closed mouth. The bridesmaid isn’t smiling for the bride, when they say ‘I do’; she’s stifling a giggle, for a fly does not enter a closed mouth.