MONSOON

Monsoon is here with its fiery spell
Lashing at roads and rails like a yell

Though rain has come a little bit late
What a respite from the heat we hate

Clouds keep painting the sky so dark
Lightnings draw silver lining so stark

For those indoors rain is a marvel
But those outside see in it a ravel

Ponds and potholes spring up in rain
For commuters it poses a severe pain

Children rejoice the monsoon shower
Watching the raindrops from the tower

Although they like bright sunshine
For them monsoon rains are pretty fine

Rains at night are always welcome
During daytime a havoc they become

Rains do not spare even the woods
Trees adrift downstream with their roots

The distant thunder rocks the ground
Although fearsome it is a soothing sound

Rain water fills up backwater upstream
Ocean waves gain strength extreme

Fishing gets into a strenuous stage
When the sea gets rough and rage

Fisher-women cry and pray onshore
So that their men return safe ashore

Rivers overflow flooding paddy field
And sadly destroy crops before yield

Playgrounds turn a watery place
Putting an end to games and race

Without rains drought alone prevail
But too much rain is of no avail

Rainwater harvest is an ideal norm
If only rain does not bring along storm

Rain has its own ups and downs
Nevertheless it is a heavenly boon

For all on earth water is life
Rain alone can make that hype