My first day of blogging...

The first splash of rain

The first splash of rain the dry soil back to life
and the aroma in the air makes our mortal souls dance.
The green grass in the meadows dance in the fresh air,
and the hummingbird returns home to see the chicks
take their first bath while still in their nests
The children run around the paddy fields
jumping in the mud and teasing each other
as Bholu, the washerman's dog looks upon confused all drenched in rain.
And suddenly the clouds embark, and children shout hooray
and farmer's weary eyes looks contended
for the young paddy will get the much needed water.
When I stand with my face towards the black sky
the golden streak of light from the setting sun hits my eye
the drops of water splashes on my face,
and I feel the freshness of the natural cologne
My mind and body sets into the rhythm of the rain
as I enjoy the first splash of rain.

-Bikram