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Rain Torrent and Torment of Emotions

The cry, the lament, the endless vigil for rain in the heart of a herder echoes the human yearning for love, fulfilment and meaning. The rhythms of love and monsoon are deeply intertwined. Sometimes my Beloved comes thundering like a monsoon cloud. Sometimes, rain is here, but then why isn’t my Beloved?

Bring clouds to the horizon
Let the rivers gurgle
Let grasses and flowers bloom
O master of the skies!

O Master of the Skies, Saidu Shah

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O Master Of The Skies!

Poet: Saidu Shah

Show mercy on the cattle
Don’t look at our needs
Dear Allah, generous one
O master of the skies!

Bring clouds to the horizon
Let the rivers gurgle
Let grasses and flowers bloom
O master of the skies!

Let drops of rain shower
Let the lakes brim over
O master of the skies!

Listen to Saidu’s plea
Let all vessels overflow
O master of the skies!