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Nature’s Transformative Symphony

July First Week Prompt Of Nature

Sahil Patel

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5 min readJul 5, 2024

Finally, the rain has arrived, bringing some relief from the heat. I have fond memories of my childhood related to rain, from the time when I used to live with my grandparents.

Whenever the first rain of the season arrives, all those memories become refreshing to me. Thinking back to my childhood in the village, memories of monsoon rains are some of the most vivid and cherished. I used to eagerly wait for the first drop of rain to fall so that I could float my paper boat.

Playing in the rain is pure joy. Many times, I’m stubborn just so I can play with my friends in the rain. Some of my fondest memories are of being in the fields with my grandfather when the rain started. In those moments, everything felt perfect. The fields, the rain, the company of my grandfather – it was like heaven on earth.

"Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby." – Langston Hughes

When rain hits the soil, it brings back beautiful memories of my time with my grandparent. He is no longer with us, but every time it rains, I miss him so much.

This week’s prompt is,

Describe the transformation that occurs in nature during the monsoon season. How do the sights, sounds, and smells change with the arrival of the rain? Reflect on a specific moment when you were surrounded by monsoon rains. How did it make you feel? What memories or emotions does the monsoon evoke for you?

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