Rooster On the balcony, an Emperor crowned
Is sitting like on the throne.
Everyday, at cock-crow daybreak,
Our home hears his edict:
"Stop to luxuriate in the bed!
Why are you barely getting up?
Wheres my breakfast? Wheres my lunch?
Oh, theres no keeping you in check!
I cook apricots by myself
And give tea with jam to you.
And there are only dirt piles from you.
You dont clean my spurs.
None of you, pullets,
Combs my wattles!
But to cackle all days with friends
Is not idleness for you!
Henceforth, do know
You cant spend your time in vain.
Who will break my edict,
Whom Ill peck square into the eye!"Moscow 23.08.1998
Translated from Russian by Nick & Michael Romanov
Author unknown