Incompatible -- Reesom Haile, translated by Charles Cantalupo

A cat sings to a mouse, And it sings back the same, Which a dog barks to the cat, Who doesn't change its tune. Fire and straw join in. Neither changes a note. Now let the eyes and mote Complete the refrain. "My one and only, Marry me. I'm strong Can't we just get along?" They're playing our song.