POEM • The First Rain After a Long Summer

Showers of Water

By Veena Hamsini Prashant, Veena H P • Published Aug 21, 2026

The Sun’s heat and light dimmed through the day As the warm summer finally went away It was time to say “Hello Monsoon!” The showers began in the afternoon

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The boring dull shades of Brown and Yellow Fade away as Nature becomes more mellow Soft green grass pops up in the ground We get time to listen to the bird’s melodious sound

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