I Live , in the droughty land
Where wind , carries everywhere sand
In her warm , and wavy lap
On objects , dust takes long nap
When days , are hot and looong
Thirsty bird , sings lonely song
Sun rays , as knife so sharp
Sweating people , from toe to top
Anxious , and ready to fight
Out of senses of Wrong and Right
Manipulated , heads with heat
Sound of heart , seems drum beat
Burning heart , of Thirsty ground
Want the Sky , to sew her wound
People , forest , valleys , plane
Everything Starving for Rain!!!
And Sometimes God answer pray
Clouds together , decide to play
Sky as , an arrogant landlord
Determines , to give away some of his Stalk
Earth like Bagger , spread her brown top
Absorbs ! , Each Single Drop
Prevailing , life into death !
Land is ready to take New Breath !
Washing away , thick layers of dust
" I am Alive" earth seems to Trust
Giving her , fresh green Glow !
Out of which , New life will grow
Dry Barren , souls relived
They Got , Since ages what they Missed
Children playing in the rain "big deal"
Moms are cooking , tasty meals
Birds are singing , Happy song
My ears missed them since long
Bound indoors , just Rushed out
Everywhere is happy crowd
No more anger and no more rude
Everyone , is in Happy Mood !
Enjoying , spicy fast food
Joyous , playful introlude
Hearts are Beads , and Love is Chain
What a Blessing , is Summer's Rain!!!
May you all be bearing they rain of blessings my precious Friends !
See you soon hopefully
God Bless You All!!!
Beautiful rain! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful verse. It is so uplifting.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week Baili!
Lovely poem!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely poetry. Perfect for our drought laden land in northern California.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured the JOY of rain!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your poem very much, and I liked the photograph you've used to.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
that's lovely Baili, I think poetry breaks all barriers.
ReplyDeleteDancing in the rain. The little girl has the right idea. I still like to dance in the rain.
ReplyDeleteI love the poem!
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely! Sending you lots of hugs xo
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem.
ReplyDeleteWhat a LOVELY poem, Baili! And that beautiful photo is icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteThe opposite of Macau - sun and very hot and humid.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Um poema muito belo onde não faltou a chuva de verão, o vento, o bater descompassado do coração… Gostei muito.
ReplyDeleteUma boa semana.
Um beijo.
Dear Bail, if there were some way to send you some rainy days, I would gladly do so. It is indeed an important part of nature and we will be having several rainy days this coming week.
ReplyDeleteAhhh . . . you've captured so well the feeling when the long-awaited rain comes to a parched land! Even here we have periods of very dry weather, and the relief that comes with the rain is huge! Lovely poem, dear baili.
ReplyDeletewonderful!
ReplyDeleteDear Baili, I so enjoyed your poem--the playfulness of it and the wonder! We have been having a lot of showers in the past month, but they always seem like such good news to me no matter how often rain falls. Peace.
ReplyDeleteI just read this morning of your trip to Islamabad. You're likely on route now, Baili. And I am greatly relived, because I have been hearing about the heat wave in your country, the deaths in Karachi from the heat, and the rolling blackouts, all exacerbated by Ramadan when the devout in your country don't eat or drink between sunup and sundown. I know Khairpur is north of Karachi, but I also know that Islamabad is near the top of your country in the foothills of the Himalayas and that your home village is in the hills. I'm so glad that you are escaping the sweltering heat and will have some relief. My heart goes out to the people who cannot escape the worst of the heat, but I am selfishly glad that you are getting away. Please take good care of yourself during this time of contemplation, prayer, and fasting.
ReplyDeleteYour poem is beautiful, Baili. You are a talented poetess. If you ever have the time, even if you took thirty minutes a day, to reread your poems, choose the ones that speak the most to you, and put them in the form of an ebook, or even submit them for publication. I would certainly include this poem in the group.
I would love to see you join the Insecure Writers Support Group that I belong to. All you have to do is sign up, do a post on the first Wednesday of the month, and interact with other members. The post can be very, very simple. Alex Cavanaugh, who is the founder of the IWSG, suggests 300 words, max. Being a member has helped and encouraged me. It's transformed my idea of myself from a dabbler in writing into a writer.
Regardless! Your poetry is strong and vivid. You have a unique voice. You need a little help with the conventions of English, but nothing that compromises the fresh, sharp imagery that you create. I really encourage you to consider compiling your favorite poetry, at the very least, for your family. I'm curious too. Do you also write poetry in your native language? I think the poems you write in English are important, because when people read your poems they get a real feeling of your life and country and that makes Pakistan and its people more than a place on a map far away.
Wishing you, your hubby, and your sons a lovely, safe trip. I also hope that A. has a wonderful summer filled with enriching experiences! I don't if you want me to use his name on your blog, although you did once in a comment, and so I know his name). Take care, my friend! Sending you a big hug and lots of love!
I always think that I don't like rain, but then when we have too much hot and dry weather I also find myself yearning for it!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week! And I hope you get a lot of RAIN!!!!
Dear One, It has been awhile since your blog has shown up in my feed. I have way too many and miss important ones. I need to go through and figure out the ones the feed my soul (like yours).
ReplyDeleteI hope you are doing well.
Dearest Baili...wow...such a fabulous poem!!
ReplyDeleteGosh...wish we could exchange our weather sometimes...we have rain most of the time, so some of your glorious sun would be SO appreciated!!
Have a great day!
Big hugs xoxoxo
You have an imaginative way with words and they especially capture the mood of longing for rain so well. I particularly like the last two lines. It's good to connect with one another. Blessings on you and your family now and in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteSo thankful for the refreshing rains! I love your poem, dear Baili. It is a celebration of words at the return of rain which brings hope and renewal.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteLove.
ReplyDeleteClap Clap Clap Clap Clap!!! :) That was so cool Baili, I love your poetry! :)
ReplyDeleteI hear you, my friend, we are desperate for rain as well. Summer rain is such a blessing.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Hi Baili, The Summer Rain is a blessing and so is your poetry. You are a true artist! Blessings to you … take good care my friend!
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