O water, O water, what is your color?
Whatever you mix with, you take on its hue.
O water, O water, what is your color?
Whatever you touch, you become like that too.
O water, O water…
In this world, there are people who live simply,
Eating dry bread, yet drinking cool water with peace.
In this world, there are people who live simply,
Eating little, but finding joy in water’s relief.
From a single sip,
One feels the comfort of paradise.
O water, O water, what is your color?
Like hunger to the hungry,
Like thirst to the thirsty, O water…
When you meet the Ganga,
You become sacred Gangajal.
When you meet the clouds,
You fall as gentle showers of monsoon.
The monsoon has come, the monsoon has come,
And you rain down softly.
Wrapped in fire, clothed in fire,
Youth melts away in your touch.
Look somewhere—a roof leaks,
Life becomes unbearable.
O water, O water, what is your color?
Like the Creator Himself,
You are divine, O water…
In every shade,
Your glory shines.
In every form,
Your beauty spreads.
But when you wander upon hopes,
Your true colour can’t be understood.
When a bud blooms,
It suddenly carries autumn’s message.
O water, O water, what is your color?
Like the hope of living a hundred years…
O water, O water…
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What a lovely song, Reena. Nice take.
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Thank you so much! Glad you liked it.
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I really like this poem Reena! It is a really great one! xx
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Thank you, Carol!
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Reena, your poem reminded me of a video that I saw where these different people were praying for rain, and God made it rain, but nobody was satisfied. One person complained because it didn’t rain enough and another complained that it rained too much. Another person complained that it rained too early, and someone complained that it rained too late. We all need water, but we also have different needs. I liked the video of the people singing and dancing in the rain.
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Thank you, Jim!
Agriculture in many parts of India largely depends on rainfall. Floods or drought are common problems that destroy crops and banks need to write off agri loans. I can well relate to your narration of the video.
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Your poems always make me smile, water is important, and should be valued.
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Thank you, Diana!
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You’re welcome
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This poem is soulful and deep, Reena. Profound how water can be the great equalizer of all life. Love the video!
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Thank you so much! It is the translation of a lyric.
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You are welcome!
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Very nice.
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Thank you!
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