Village Maiden

Village Maiden
(taw ei tha mee)

Azure
Blue sky beautiful in brownish hue
On the eyes rule the blue lines.

At dawn
Found on yellowish golden cheeks
Full round fresh reddish mounds
That is so rosy and attractive now.

Woods and mountains
Ravines and bushes in train
Arranged disorderly on the plains
Fruits and vegetables in skein
Well grown and fresh skinned maidens
Resemble naturally pretty women.

Flowing continuously
Clearly and cleanly with freedom
Rivers and streams of Kanbawza
All visitors are welcome warmly
Heartily and sincerely with abundant
Genuine smiles on their lips.

Dagon Taryar (Taryar magazine , 1947)
Translation D Maung Maung Nyo (1.4.2007)