Crow and the fox

Old lady was frying vadas(1) in the open
Crispy, golden brown makes your mouth water
Hungry as she was, a crow dived down like a bomber
The best looking vada it snatched
Settling on the boughs of a mango tree
The treat she began to savor ever so slowly.
Down came a sly fox with evil designs on the vada
” Oh you beautiful crow!
Surely your voice is as great as your person
Sing a song for me you nightingale”
Thought the fox, ” the moron would open her mouth
Down on the floor will be the vada
Oh , the taste I will enjoy does give goosebumps all over”
A confused look did the crow sport on her face
Hopped left and right on the bough
A thoughtful frown filled her eyes
Ever so carefully did she balance the vada on the bough
And sang thus, ” hear this mournful melody you silly fox
Smart and half are you
Alas! I am smarter than you!”
The fox slunk away with the tail between his legs
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1. Vada – deep fried, donut-like savory made with lentil and spices, originated in South India, popular now all over.