A rainy day musing….
I wanted to go to the nearby post office this morning to post my income tax acknowledgement to I T Dept., Bangalore.
It was raining heavily. My wife told me to carry the umbrella along. I searched for my umbrella but I could not find it. I suddenly remembered a cute little “sher” that I had heard long ago,on this ocassion. Here is the original in Hindi first :
Jab Jab Garja Baadal , Teri Yaad Ayee
Jhoom Ke Barsa Saawan , Teri Yaad Ayee
Bheega Main Lekin , Phir Bhi Teri Yaad Ayee
Kyoon Na Aaey Teri Yaad ?
Tuney Chhatri Jo Abb Tak Nahin Lautayee !!
Jhoom Ke Barsa Saawan , Teri Yaad Ayee
Bheega Main Lekin , Phir Bhi Teri Yaad Ayee
Kyoon Na Aaey Teri Yaad ?
Tuney Chhatri Jo Abb Tak Nahin Lautayee !!
Here is my effort at a passable translation into English :
As and when the black clouds thundered
I remembered you.
When it rained whole day long in torrents
I remembered you.
I got throughly drenched in the heavy rain
And yet, I remembered you .
Now, ask me why I remembered you dear
The reason is very simple and crystal clear.
You have not bothered to return my umbrella
You had borrowed from me last year !!
E…n…j…o….y….!!
Very amusing. Thanks for tha laughter. Regards.
safiyyah, uk
Aug 20, 2010
Brocaji, Very romantic and amusing…both a nice combination… Regards,
Lina Mistry/Tandel, Va. USA
Aug 20, 2010
Dear Safiyyah and Lina ji, many thanks for your lovely responses.
J S BROCA, New Delhi
Aug 21, 2010
After being homebound the whole day due to heavy downpour, this has perked me up. I love monsoons, but your English translation made me burst out in laughter. You really have funny bone and make us smile all the time. Thanks.
Mamta agarwal, Noida- UP
Aug 21, 2010
Dear Mamta ji, I am glad the poem made you laugh. Laughter is the best medicine.
J S BROCA, New Delhi
Aug 22, 2010
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Jitoo ji,
You let the bubble of romance burst into laughter! Had a good laugh. Thanks.
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