Due North

1. Hunzastan


The Himalayan

Magic Kingdom is all most

tourists know,

In their

search for

sun and snow.

The soul of

Hunza is safely

hid away though,

Behind old

walls within

which centuries

flow.

Musty

facades from

which the

tourists flee,

But ... for a few,

who feel an

urge to pray.






2. Kafiristan


Tiny little girl ...

with blonde hair

with hazelnut eyes

decorated with yellow bow

runs barefoot

through the grove, singing:

Baba! Baba!

I am coming, I am coming

following light steps rhythm.

Tiny little girl ...

felt weariness

and sat down, looking around

over her head and besides

and all over she is seeing

Wild Poisoned Berries:

Baba! Baba!

I will eat them, I will eat them

So big and so sweet-scented.


Tiny little girl

holding the biggest berry

as a shield

saving the childhood
there preserves all in brand outline:

Baba! Baba!

I won't be back, I won't be back

Just pass in review an' pick up

a bit strength for being a grandpa.