Sunny Chopra (30th January / India)

Fervently expected joyous times
are here one can tell

Guttural croaks of bullfrogs
herald an impending spell

Rumble in the distance and
streaks lighting up the dreary night

Perk up sullen temperaments,
infusing dose of expectant delight

It's time to find old brolly and
macintosh with hooded cape

Just to sit on the patio
relishing hot cuppa with sweetened crape

Precursor to petty indulgences
in rekindling touch of romance

To dabble in frolicking gaiety and
in bucketing rain merrily dance