Hi all, Sharing my translation of Okee-Pokee. We had this in school, and found it online. I do not know the author. As usual, I would appreciate any corrections or suggestions. In some cases, I have simplified, and also used Konkani from various inflections--which is my lot in any case. Thats life, the solitariness which compares favorably in my minds eye with distance running.
Thank you. + + Okee-Pokee Okee-Pokee-Fodd-mozo-Toklo (Moz'-Toklo-Fodd), Raza axillo Bakabaka-Soglem-Guillpi hya dweepacho Somoz asli to sharant chod boro burgo (bhov spert cheddo) Jedna 'ujwalant" nestalo partteant hajir zaunk. Okaa-Pokaa-Ching-Ma-Ring Otravi bail tea vhoddlea razachi Aplea saibhacho mog kori sogleam poros chodd Ani netoilo teca partteant hajir zaunk. Saatan ani reshomachim lugtam Ranieche hatta bhair, Pun aslo tichea koddem toddoso tambdo rong jo kallo (ronga)-voir dista/distalo boro; Tor tinnem pintarlem aplea adipoti ani saibhachi (odhyapokachi)* fatt Partteak to bhair sorchea adim. Mukut(am) ani noketram, ani patmaar Ani udnare ajgar zencam assa ghungureleleo shempdeo "Tem(/tench) ek vastra," Ranient mhuntlem, "zem kednach chukonam Patteeant soglea lokanche dolle borunc. Tor, toxem pintariit jedanm to techo chodd chodd Tondant dumtechi nolli (pipe) ani paak matteant Okee-Pokee bhair sorlo na (angar) kot nhu vest(-kot) Pun tor'ui sarko vostran, partteak. *as in, adhyapak (in Marathi, Hindi). Usage ex: Manniyuh adhyapak aur mere pyarein mitron. ++ Okee Pokee Okee-Pokee-Crack-me-Crown, King of the Island of Gulp-em-Down Was thought the finest young fellow in town When he dressed in his best for the party. Okaa-Pokaa-Ching-Ma-Ring Eighteenth wife of the mighty king Loved her lord above everything And dressed him up for the party. Satins and silks the Queen did lack, But she'd some red paint that looked well on black, So she painted her lord and master's back Before he went out to the party. Crowns and stars, and ships with sails, And flying dragons with curly tails- "That's a dress," said the Queen, "that never fails To charm all folks at a party." So, painted up till he looked his best, With pipe in mouth and feather in crest, Okee-Pokee marched out without a coat or vest, But yet in full dress, to the party.
