Rain Poem by Avirat Shete

Rain



Thirsty earth gets much needed rains
Greenery returns, wave of heat wanes
Pitter patter drops on window panes
Happy kids busy playin wet games

Rivulets adorned with tiny paper boats
On their fragile mast, a kid's hope floats
Guarding them against dogs n hungry goats
On his baby asset, a little captain dotes

Raincoats, jackets n umbrellas round
Singing rain songs on soggy, muddy ground
Melodious call of a lark Ashy Crowned
Dancing feet make a gay, happy sound

A Bull Frog starts his incessant drone
Joined by dozens, he ain't alone
Thru the night he'll call perched on a stone
Oh how long, ur croaking skills you'll hone?

As it turns dark, the clouds thunder aloud
Ominous lightning disperses the crowd
I ain't the one to run indoors -cowed
Electrifying display has me spellbound

Wide eyed, I watch the thunder- lightning show
Pitch dark one moment, the next bright glow

Been few hrs and it's rained without a break
Low lying areas resemble a small lake
Tracks under water, slowly lumbers the rake
Poor commuters fear- office time they won't make

On time or late, it's a season to enjoy
Dashing bold hunks or a damsel coy
Rejoice, rejuvenate self, seems nature's ploy
Let ur hair down, there's no need to be shy

It's celebration time, let's dance in the rain
Allow the soothing showers to ease our pain
Let the heart rule, rest our weary brain
Enjoy while it lasts, do something insane...

Thirsty earth gets much needed rains
Greenery returns, wave of heat wanes
Pitter patter drops on window panes
Happy kids busy playin wet games

Rivulets adorned with tiny paper boats
On their fragile mast, a kid's hope floats
Guarding them against dogs n hungry goats
On his baby asset, a little captain dotes

Raincoats, jackets n umbrellas round
Singing rain songs on soggy, muddy ground
Melodious call of a lark Ashy Crowned
Dancing feet make a gay, happy sound

A Bull Frog starts his incessant drone
Joined by dozens, he ain't alone
Thru the night he'll call perched on a stone
Oh how long, ur croaking skills you'll hone?

As it turns dark, the clouds thunder aloud
Ominous lightning disperses the crowd
I ain't the one to run indoors -cowed
Electrifying display has me spellbound

Wide eyed, I watch the thunder- lightning show
Pitch dark one moment, the next bright glow


Been few hrs and it's rained without a break
Low lying areas resemble a small lake
Tracks under water, slowly lumbers the rake
Poor commuters fear- office time they won't make

On time or late, it's a season to enjoy
Dashing bold hunks or a damsel coy
Rejoice, rejuvenate self, seems nature's ploy
Let ur hair down, there's no need to be shy

It's celebration time, let's dance in the rain
Allow the soothing showers to ease our pain
Let the heart rule, rest our weary brain
Enjoy while it lasts, do something insane...

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A typical scene in my MUMBAI after the first rains...
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