An Indian Monsoon (May/2016) Poem by Rajesh Thankappan

Indian farmers predominantly depend upon the monsoons to carry out the agricultural activities. The Indian monsoon arrives in the sub-continent in the early parts of June and it last up to October. The importance of the monsoon can be gauged by the fact that it has been dubbed the real finance minister of India. A failed monsoon wrecks untold damages to the economy and in this scenario the farmers are the worst hit. Let us pray to the Almighty for a good monsoon this year. (Written on May end /2016)