I was in the Eastern Capital
for two whole years
and saw a lot of politics
and dirty tricks
a country boy
I long for vegetables
not for the meat and fish
on th tables of the rich
I need some rice
traditionally prepared
to give me back
my health and color
but I'm too broke
to stock a proper larder
that's why I haven't turned away
to live among the mountains
You were a member of the court
an honored man
but you have left it now
to find some peace and quiet
you're visiting these regions
the same as me
now both of us can forage
for precious berbs!