The Pouring Rain!!!

The month of May is drawing to its end, the summer doesnt seem to want to leave, she is staring at us and smiling with smirk on her face. She seems to enjoy watching the sweat glide down our brows.

The summer is warmer than last year or the years before and the sun seems to be brighter than ever. A step away from the shade reveals the blast of the heat and the scorching sun reveals her body. She doesnt seem to shy away from being completely naked and showing off her rays.

Then comes our dear friend the clouds, he is seen floating alone many a time through the year, but his arrival with his friends is greeted with smiles and sighs. The first drops of rain are welcomed with the relief of the heat and the cool breeze is kept in a warm embrace.

The smell of dust and water making love under the clouds, the greens coming alive around you. The hills changing their colour from the dull brown to a painted canvas of greens, pink, white. The skies turning grey and dark with water pouring everywhere.The atmosphere is to lay back and relax after the struggle.

Children take to the outdoors and play the games with a zeal that was lacking during the past days of the heat and sweat. They seem to be enjoying the chilled water hugging their t-shirts as they play a game of football in the rain. The ball refuses to bounce and they run behind it to ensure a win or are they even bothered of who wins. It is just the sheer rain and its calm that makes them want to enjoy it more.

The farewell to the heat and the welcoming of the rains are a sight to see. The peace of the rain sitting in the comforts of your home are also enjoyable. You have a cup of tea or coffee and it warms your hands as the drops trickle their way down your window forming small rivers. You have your favourite bhajjia (Indian fritters), donuts or muffins, just made warm and cozy from the oven. 

Its here for relief, its here for joy, lets enjoy it and make the most of it while it lasts. Happy Monsoon everyone!!