Thief! Thief!

Thief! Thief! Catch him, the thief! Arrest him Severely punish him Throw hot water Take him to the hearthside Put his body on hot charcoal! The thief was chased after And finally caught He's trembling with fear Shivering like a palm leaf What is the crime? Trespassing on the wedding venue The gorgeous dining hall He's gone away with A fistful of fried rice From a gentleman's plate Watching the dismal show A slum dweller turned millionaire Is recollecting his past days And keeps on smiling…! Copyright@ Dillip K Swain