Sneh Acharya

It’s now that time of the year people eagerly look forward to. Be it a gentle drizzle or the thunderous downpour, monsoon is indeed a pleasant season for all of us soaked by the sweltering sun. Looking out at the rainy world, with the echo of the pit-a-pat of the rain against the roofing and windowpanes, is something of a wonderful moment for any one of us.

Monsoon brings along the longing of sipping beverage and gazing outside the window at the drops of water pouring on the leafy branches. As the sky begins to rumble the craving for a rain dance builds in me and others. The smell of the rain soaked earth can light up any one’s heart and not to mention the freedom from the scorching summer sun. Slowly, with the raindrops fading away, the sun finds its way across the sky and then begins yet another day of the summer heat.

With the arrival of monsoon the streets are brightened up by the colours of the umbrellas and waterproof clothing. As you keep your step out of your house you have to check in to carry some of them with you as you might get caught up in the middle of a cloudburst any time. And as with everything, there is also a flip side to this season. The fury of the rain god may come about anytime and anywhere: may it be as you’re shopping out on the streets of New Road or yelling at the shopkeeper for the price rise of the commodities! And in case you don’t have an umbrella in handy you’ll have to run along the streets splashing your pair of favourite shoes on the puddles of water and if you’re really having a bad day then you may get your feet stuck up in one of the ditches around. So the unexpected rain shower might as well prove out to be a disaster for all the rain lovers too.

But even with all the enjoyment of watching others dance under the rain or me running out for a rain dance, monsoon can sometimes be a troublesome season for many of us. Then with the thought of an espresso or even a hot chocolate, monsoon is sure to delight me.

Never mind the muddy boots or dirty jeans or running past lucky people with umbrellas on the road, when it comes for an escape from the burning heat I am ready for monsoon.