The farmer sings praise and joy, For then, his crops are nourished. The builder groans in bitterness, For then, his work is delayed. The elephants are watered, And play in the mud wallows. While the cat runs in terror, And calls it misfortune. The favoured count it a blessing, And receive it with warmth. The burdened express discontent, And mutter curses in its wake. The common man cares not, For his comfort is secure. The poor man weeps and laments, For then, he suffers ruin.