Neposlušni vrabac
The Disobedient Sparrow
Pod strehom vrapčje gnijezdo,u njemu malena jaja.Kad prođe neko vrijemetu vam je prava graja.
Under the eaves a sparrow's nestholds some tiny eggs within;when a little while has passed,oh, you'll hear a proper din!
Roditelji mlade uče,brižne im savjete dajuda budu dobri i mirnii da što više znaju.
Parents teach their little brood,give them careful counsel sothey'll be good and they'll be calmand learn all there is to know.
Jedan ih slušao nije,on je „sve bolje znao.“U gnijezdu se koprcao,pa je u baru pao.
One of them would never listen,he "knew better," knew what's best;wriggling, squirming in the nest,in a puddle came to rest.
U blatu je cvrkutao,prljav od kljuna do buta.Kad ga strašni mačor zgrabi,istoga trena proguta.
In the mud he chirped away,filthy from his beak to toe;then the dreadful tomcat grabbed him,gulped him down in just one go.
U ovoj priči imanešto vrjednije od zlata:nije vam svatko prijateljtko vas vadi iz blata.
In this story there's a lessonworth more gold than you could spend:not all those who pull you outof the mud will be your friend.
Kad netko visoko letii uživa lude slasti,tko je drzak i zločest,taj može nisko pasti.
When somebody flies up high,revelling in wild delight,if he's cheeky, if he's naughty,he can tumble from that height.
Neka vam ovo, djeco,bude savjet mali:Uvijek slušajte starije,da biste što više znali!
Children, let this story bea small word to help you grow:always listen to your elders,and learn all there is to know!