Written by Nina Ashwin (Grade 8)
In summer, when the sun beats down its heat relentlessly, all the people still hold onto hope and believe that one day, there will come a life-giving downpour that will replenish the serenity and happiness in the land. When this enchanting event happens, it forms an astonishing sight. The clouds of water join together like old friends, happy to reunite after what seemed like an eternity, proving that every cloud has a silver lining. The helpful clouds form a giant umbrella against the scorching rays of the summer sun, sheltering the people from the cruel heat of the ball of fire. Small animals run indoors to marvel at the upcoming showers from the comfort of their homes. Kids rush outside with colorful umbrellas, eager to witness the first few drops of tranquility falling from the clouds. Then, the winds start blowing, and the trees start dancing to the soft tunes of the breeze. The wind brushes life into the inanimate objects lying in the households, which start flying and rejoicing in their newly acquired freedom.
The sky turns a mesmerizing shade of grey. The wind becomes cooler and the people gather outside to feel the cool breeze brushing against their faces, like a mother comforting her child with her embrace. The birds sensing the harmonious change, start chirping louder as if announcing the arrival of the long-awaited rainfall. Once the first few drops of life fall from above, the wind inscribes into the people’s minds that there always will be happiness hidden between the thunderclouds. Soon the rain starts picking up and covers the dry fields with green life. The crops in the field rejoice, and the peasants have never been happier. The soil starts soaking up the water, grateful to finally quench its thirst. The cherished scent of wet soil known as petrichor, fills the air.
Along with the rain comes the orchestra of thunder and lightning. The beats of the thunder are music to the flowers in the field, and the lightning enlivens the entire show. Even though everyone knows that these beautiful events won’t last forever, the people relish the moment, staring outside their windows, recounting the simple pleasures in their lives. Eventually, the rain signals the orchestra that it’s time they pack up and move for their next performance in a different location. The grey clouds become calm and give way for the sun to shine its light. Everyone enjoyed the golden moments of the summer showers, but they all knew that it was time they welcomed back their sun, which had shined its radiant glow on everything on Earth from the beginning of time. The people bid goodbye to their performers, remembering that even amidst life’s darkest shadows, serendipity shines its brightest light.
After the last raindrop falls from the sky, the clouds part and unfold a magnificent rainbow, a final present from the rain shower. Each color is shown vibrantly, symbolizing hope, promise, and diversity. The sun, now unobstructed, shines its luminescent glow on the landscape, returning the remaining raindrops scattered on the grass, back to the clouds, for its next downpour. All the plants feel refreshed and thankful for their sudden shower of good fortune. The people smile, their spirits uplifted by the visit of the rain and the promise it left behind. Everyone carries the memory of this summer shower deep in their hearts, understanding that joy and renewal follow even the fiercest storms. And so, they continue their lives, inspired by the summer showers, with a feeling of contentment and hope engraved in their souls forever.
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