First Rains of the Season

With the first rains of the season hitting Chennai, penned a few lines....

First rains of the season

Have waited for long,
to get a relief from the sunny days.
Along with the farmer and the villagers,
for irrigation and drinking water.
Along with the plants, birds and animals,
to drench their thirst.

The clouds rumbled…
The birds chirped & danced…
The thunders roared…
And the lightnings flashed.
Finally it did come…
The first rains of the season.
Soaking the land,
gripping you with its aroma.
Everybody ran for cover,
while kids danced in joy.
Trees looked lush green…
And everything had a new sheen.

First rains of the season...