Poems by amir khusrow (1253-1325 CE)

He visits my town once a year. 
He fills my mouth with kisses and nectar.
I spend all my money on him. Who, girl, your man?
No, a mango.

Leaping and bounding he arrived and devoured all that was veiled; in an instant, he forced his way in.
Who, girl, your man?
No, friend, a monkey.

This style is an entire genre in Hindavi literature. It is a type of folk poetry called Kah Mukarni, and involves two playful female speakers seemingly speaking about their lovers and ending in a wordplay. They’re very earthy-sounding in their folk performances and are traditionally sung by women.

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