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The Image of Rain in
Modern Uzbek Lyrics
(Based on The Poetry of
Shodmonqul Salom)
Ismigul Sobirova
Student, Faculty of Uzbek Language and Literature, Kokand State
University, Uzbekistan
Abstract:
This article explores the poetic representation
of the rain motif in modern Uzbek lyrical poetry, with a
specific focus on the works of Shodmonqul Salom. Rain
is not merely a natural occurrence in his poetry but
symbolizes emotional depth, inner purification, and
spiritual awakening. It serves as a metaphor for joy,
longing, hope, regret, responsibility, and dreams.
Particularly in Salom’s verse, rain becomes a lyrical tool
to express inner transformation and emotional
catharsis.
Keywords:
Lyrical poetry, rain motif, emotional state,
symbolic expression, nature and humanity, poetic
thinking, philosophy, metaphor.
Introduction:
In poetic expression, rain transcends its
meteorological function and emerges as a symbol of
human emotions, hidden experiences, memories, and
spiritual intensity. This study analyzes how rain is
represented through spatial (sky), temporal (seasons,
moments), and psychological (emotional states)
perspectives. Through poetic techniques such as
metaphor, symbolism, synesthesia, and lyrical
philosophy, the rain motif becomes a central key to
existential truths and meditative insights. In essence,
rain is the truth that falls from nature into the soul.
In modern Uzbek lyrical poetry, the image of rain is
often interpreted not solely as a natural element but
also as a metaphor for spiritual purification, divine
mercy, and emotional resonance. This image reflects
not only outer beauty but also the internal fullness of
the soul
—
its pain, longing, hope, and prayers.
Especially in the poetry of Shodmonqul Salom, who
approaches inner experiences with emotional depth,
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rain becomes a symbol of inner vigilance and renewal.
The following excerpt from his poem “May 5th”
illustrates this idea vividly:
“
I walk with joy amid the rain,
You greeted me with rain
—
I feel it, my Lord!
For the sake of my soul and longing, in Your vast realm,
I want to live
—
I truly want to live...” [28]
Here, rain is depicted as more than weather
—
it
becomes a divine blessing, a sign of internal
purification. The poet receives it as a greeting, an
elevated form of spiritual connection
—
a sincere,
direct emotional dialogue between human and
Creator. Walking in the rain is not merely physical
movement; it is a metaphorical rebirth, a return to life.
In another poem simply titled “Rain”, Salom delves into
its deeper philosophical layers:
“Every single drop, they say,
Is brought down from the sky by an angel!
My heart gasps
—
oh Almighty God,
You sent us mercy from the heavens
.” [30]
The raindrops here are not just water
—
they represent
blessings and purity, each drop emdiving a prayer or
a divine response. Through these lines, the poet
expresses a sacred reverence for rain, transforming it
into a lyrical symbol of divine faith. The heart's gasp is
an echo of spiritual tremor, induced by celestial grace.
In the following stanza, the theme of supplication
continues:
“In this luminous moment, all prayers are answered!
A heart washed by tears speaks softly:
Every angel who brought down the rain
Will carry back a heartfelt wish.”
In these lines, rain marks a sacred moment
—
a divine
interval when prayers are most likely to be answered.
The poet describes the heart as “washed by tears,”
suggesting purity, sincerity, and a deep emotional
need. Each drop embodies a hopeful intention, full of
heavenly compassion. This expresses not just poetic
imagination but profound spiritual trust and solace.
In Shodmonqul Salom’s poetry, rain is not simply a
weather event but a symbol of inner awakening,
closeness to prayer, purification, and divine grace. In
21st-century Uzbek poetry, rain is often portrayed as a
mirror of the human condition
—
cleansing sorrow,
refreshing the spirit, and planting seeds of hope. Salom
uses this image not only as a poet but also as a spiritual
guide, offering poetic reflections of human emotion
and inner evolution.
When natural phenomena rise to the level of imagery
in literature, they often become mirrors for human
feelings. Especially in the lyrical genre, the image of rain
is rich in emotional, psychological, and semantic layers.
In Uzbek literature, this symbol is inherited from
classical Eastern poetics, but today it also embodies
modernity and individual suffering, taking on new layers
of meaning. Within this context, the image of rain in
Shodmonqul Salom’s poetry is particularly significant.
Rain in his poetry primarily represents spiritual states,
inner turmoil, and deep, resonant sorrow. It is the depth
within simplicity, the cry within silence. For the poet,
rain is not merely tears
—
it is the heavy silence that
precedes them.
As the French philosopher Paul Valéry wrote:
“Rain is the silent speech of the sky’s inner pain falling
to cleanse the earth.” [12; p. 24]
Similarly, Shodmonqul Salom treats rain not as external
reality but as the artistic core of inner experience.
In some of his poems, rain represents both pain and
renewal. After rain falls, the earth is cleansed, and the
air is refreshed
—
not only in the physical world but in
the poet’s imagination
, in the human soul. According to
Jung, “When a person washes their inner self with
consciousness, purity like rain enters their life.” [6; p.
85] Salom’s lyrical persona seeks peace beneath the
rain, yearning to be washed in its stillness after worldly
unrest.
In other poems, rain is linked to memory, loss, and the
passage of time. Rain evokes solitude, silence, and the
resurfacing of unspoken sorrows from the past. For
Salom, rain falls not only outside but within the heart.
Here, the words of Octavio Paz resonate deeply:“The
rain in poetry is the bridge of solitude between
yesterday and today.” [13; p. 57]
Poetic Functions of the Rain Motif in Shodmonqul
Salom’s Poetry:
Semantic Function: Rain expresses the emotional state
of the lyrical protagonist.
Aesthetic Function: It enriches the rhythm and
musicality of the poem, with rain sounds mirroring the
tonal qualities of the verse.
Philosophical Function: Rain reminds readers of life’s
transience, the passage of time, and the necessity of
constant renewal.
Symbolic Function: Rain becomes a purifier, a metaphor
for tears, remembrance, or spiritual oblivion.
Each depiction of rain in Salom’s poetry carries a deep
philosophical-metaphorical layer. Rain becomes a
synthesis of inner life, external phenomena, and artistic
metaphor.
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CONCLUSION
In contemporary Uzbek poetry, the image of rain often
breaks away from classical depictions and is
interpreted as a symbol of personal struggle, inner
conflict, memory, and spiritual cleansing. In
Salom’s
work, rain is the silent cry of the heart
—
not a force to
be dismissed, but one to be embraced. Through this
image, the poet conveys personal and collective
spiritual experiences in a refined lyrical language.
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