Monsoon Romance

Monsoon - there's magic in the word. The monsoon, of all the seasons, has been a source of inspiration to poets.

Dark clouds hovering in the sky over a scenic beach with coconut palms swaying in the rainy breeze is the usual picture on a postcard or advertisement for a tourist destination.

Every dark cloud has a silver lining. There is thunder, there is lightning, heavy rains and human emotions in response to all this.

Singing the hissing tunes, she dribbles on our roof, trickles on our window panes.

In India it is usually associated with romance, rejuvenation of life and joy. Monsoon evokes a sense of freedom, romance and intimacy in our heart mind and soul.

It is the moment of madness, when love seeks love and life knows no death, and the music of the monsoon, the dance of the rain overwhelm our hearts.

There's something about the rains and romance. When you think of the rains, images conjure up about your loved one, who may be by your side at the time or may be far away from you, and you just can't stop thinking about him or her. 

The intoxicating smell of sprouting leaves, crisp air and lots of fun, not to forget dark ominous clouds rolling across the sky.  All the trees look so green and washed and the water glistening on the leaves looks like beads of pearls shining on the leaves.

The monsoon brings with it a feeling of love, longing and romance. There's romance in it, there's life in it.

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