Rains cast a shadow on the sky

আবার এসেছে আষাঢ় 
Abar eshechhe Ashadh (audio)

Rains cast a shadow on the sky 
once more
the smell of raindrops float nearby.
My ancient heart sings 
a monsoon melody
thrilled at the deepening clouds.

In boundless meadows of fresh grass
unhurried shadows heap and multiply
'Here comes', my breath exclaims.
'Here comes', goes the song.The arrival happens here
in my eyes and my heart.

(another version by Rumela)

The monsoon arrives again
Clouding across the skies
The scent of the rains alight
Wafting along the breeze

This old heart of mine is athrill
Swaying to a new beat today
Gazing at the novelty of the clouds

Now and then the shadows creep
Along the blades of grass
Across the sweeping fields

“She comes” says my breath
“She comes” sings my song

She comes flooding my eyes
She comes deluging my heart