Hunter and Monkey
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This is an inspiration of Lao folk tale in 17th Century, crafted on the palm leaves, by my unanimous forefather Poet. I re-edited 48 of them into poetical text using temporary language.
Once upon a time, there was a swift hunter
Chased deep into the distant dense forest
While searching for animals, he saw a tiger
Roaring, footslogging to a fresh meat nearest
The hunter rushed to a vine, climbed on the tree
Where he met the mother-monkey and her tot
He begged to temporary stay with the monkey
Both looked down: Tiger gated at tree-root spot
They agreed to take turn to be a trust sentry
The tiger ordered the monkey to kick man down
He is the killer of our neighbors and your family
Sorry! Wise act is to help life even with faults
Late at night, the tiger had a smooth trickery
Hey man! Your wife and kids miss you tonight
I’ll let you go home if you push down the monkey
Your wife and kids can’t eat nor sleep, but cry
Faint hunter envisioned his wife’s tears at dinner
Somberly pushed the monkey in a dicey trail
The sleepy monkey’s neck held by fawning tiger
Stupid tiger! Deadly part is at the edge of my tail
Released the neck, turned to the tail of monkey
Abruptly she jumped up to the treetop by vine
I was sleepy and felt! Now we both are risk-free
Relax! Nap! Pitiful hunter couldn’t close his eyes
Copyright © Xaysouvanh Phengphong | Year Posted 2023
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