Hey Makaw! Wild Makaw!

Jul 10, 2026

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This document is a poem titled "Hey Makaw! Wild Makaw!" by Durga Lal Shrestha and Ashish Shakya. It vividly describes a "Makaw" or monkey-like creature with striking imagery. The poem begins by focusing on the creature's physical attributes, comparing its eyes to sockets and its nose to pockets, and noting its scrawny, round-faced appearance. It conveys a sense of caution or even fear towards this "scary being." The narrative then shifts to describe the "Makaw" as a "Naughty'lil chimp" and a "Nephew of an imp," highlighting its mischievous nature and tendency to brag and fumble. The poem speaks of the trouble or mischief it brews, reinforcing its wild and untamed character. The final stanza depicts the creature as a "carefree being" and a "tree-swinging thing," emphasizing its agility and freedom. The description of it jumping and scampering when chased further illustrates its lively and evasive demeanor. The poem uses a colloquial and evocative language to paint a picture of a creature that is both fascinating and a little intimidating. The artistically rendered images accompanying the text visually interpret these descriptions, from a close-up of a monkey's face to a monkey in motion amidst falling leaves, and finally, a monkey asleep in a tree at night, showcasing different facets of the creature's existence and behavior described in the poem.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time8 min

Introduction

Physical Description

Mischievous Nature

Carefree Behavior

FAQs

Who are the authors of the poem "Hey Makaw! Wild Makaw!"?

The poem is attributed to Durga Lal Shrestha and Ashish Shakya.

What are some of the physical characteristics of the "Makaw" described in the poem?

The "Makaw" is described as having eyes like sockets, a nose like pockets, and being a scrawny, round-faced being.

How is the "Makaw's" behavior portrayed in the poem?

The "Makaw" is depicted as naughty, mischievous, bragging, fumbling, carefree, and a tree-swinger that jumps and scams when chased.

Jul 10, 2026

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