Will he come soon?
He who went in search of wealth
Taking my heart with him
Will he come
Before I wither away?
Won't you say good news, my friend?
Long live mother! Won't you listen!
Like our town's parppana lads
Have tufted heads, the chariot horses
Of the Lord of the long mountains!
For the original Tamil poem and explanation, please click on this link, குடுமி கொண்ட குதிரைகள்.