Title: Tsüngonalo [One Day]

Language: Lotha

State: Nagaland

Tsüngonalo jo anaha echo rankav

Tsüngonalo jo anaha ekhyo hungüv,
Tsüngonalo jo anaha ekhüng hungüv,
Tsüngonalo jo anaha nzamvü,
Tsüngonalo jo anaha engathev,
Tsüngonalo jo anaha echo rankav.

One day I am going to grow wings

One day I’ll be victorious,
One day I’ll be free,
One day I’ll love,
One day I’ll understand,
One day I am gonna grow wings.

Summary:
The poem expresses a hopeful journey toward growth, freedom, and self-discovery. It speaks of
victory, love, and understanding as milestones in life, ultimately leading to
transformation,symbolized by “growing wings.” The wings represent liberation, strength, and the ability to rise above the shortcomings and challenges, showing faith and belief in a brighter and
freer future.