by Gemunu Weerasinghe

Batticaloa, Jan 2011 – Pic by: Ramakrishna Mission

Rain, Rain Go Away
Go and rain in the catchment areas
Where Champika is crying for rain
Lest his fortunes may vary!

Rain, Rain Go Away
Go and rain on the Parched Paddy Fields
In the North Central and Eastern Provinces
Lest Farmers’ Votes May Go Awry!

Rain, Rain Go Away
Go and rain in the High Academic Zone
Where Z score is taking heavy toll
Of innocent Students whose destinies sway!

Rain, Rain Go Away
Go and rain in the Auto Zone
Where Vehicles need to be Pushed
Before they call it a day!