CHILDREN FALLA
*Falles is the name of this Valencian festival.
In addition, it is the name of the associations that join the festival and of the monuments that they present each year and will be burned on March 19.
Faller/Fallera is the person who belongs to a Falla.
Casal is the place/house where the Falla (association) enjoys the party.
Lunch time is a battle
in every single home,
parents can’t stop shouting
and no one pays the call.
After having paid the dues,
it’s time to get meals ready
so the kids can grow up fine
To be strong and daring.
Everyone orders à la carte
and help can be menacing,
please, run for your lives!
Yelling and fighting rules in!
The child eating spaghetti
bless him is messed-up!
everything is a chaos
sheer nonsense all that.
The girl enjoying jellies
does not feel like lunch
surprised they gazed at her
yet she’s not really sure.
The little one just stole the dog
food he’s been waiting for long
and forgets about the bottle
as he wants to eat it all.
Veggies don’t float the boat
as seen in their faces,
children aren’t aware
varied is so healthy.
We all look forward a meal
and everyday is a drama
those delays in serving
when a big family gather.
Not even magic
can solve the matter,
as we should count up
all the members in the household.
Keep calm and carry on
if things are organized,
everyone will have their course
and so parents will sough.
And as the saying goes
and we all have sung along
when calling for meal or bed
be always the first.
Let’s have lunch and feed our souls
there’s always tomorrow
and we can change matters
with will and good humour
Author: José V. Sala
Translation to English: Gemma Fullana