Chiron Nongmaijing

I

Taibang Mapu Mana Leikaida Leirammudana
Nayumda Bomb na Laandaramgani
Meepum khuding na nangbu Wayel laga Setlaga Charamganido


II

Horon khonglaga Natheige
Waamang yallaga Waarige
Anaesthesia Thaaraga Meerenge
Siren Khonglaga Saktaake
Tahoudraga Narannai
Khanghoudraga Nasaruk



III

Meigi Chingni Kayam Kuina Fumgadouriba
Matam Chana Pokhairakke hainadi Khak Khallammoi.





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