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I Scrambled To Stop These Eyes

~ Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai

I scrambled to stop these eyes
But they leapt across the sleeping world
And went to meet with him
They came back delighted
Landing me in trouble

They love a god fight, these eyes!
Once started, they just won’t stop
Clouds gather heat in the sky
They don’t shower delicately
These tears burst
Like the monsoon

If with the first light of day
The beloved is not beheld
Pull out these eyes
Feed them to the crows

Everyday these eyes
Laugh and weep
Eager to get a glimpse
They’ve found him
A thousand times
Yet they crave the joy of search
Even when fulfilled
Eyes thrist
To gaze upon the beloved

Rooh ji Rehaan:
An immersion in the poetry and music
of the herders of Kachchh.

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A world without a Roof:
A world without a Roof is a collection of fictionalised accounts of lives of pastoral people from lands across India, presented as graphic stories. Accessible and fun, this is a great book for a beginner looking to dive into pastoralism.

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Capturing Pastoral Futures of Youth Maldhari:
Walking with the maldharis is a fascinating account of a young photographer, Ishaan Raghunandan’s, experiences of teaching young pastoralists while soaking in the world of Kachchhi Maldhariyat.

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