when the prayers at your altar went unheeded, O kali

i did not stop praying

i still brought fresh flowers every morning

from my garden

in which the well had gone dry

but i wanted to try, i did try and kept fragrance in your temple intact

today when my garden has dried

it has not rained for so long, as you know\

even my tears do not suffice in nurturing the flower beds

will you accept my prayers without any offering?