Drops Of Joy

December 27, 2011Written by Uma Iyer

Have you ever noticed?
The way the helmet jiggles when the wearer moves his head to music?
The way trees smile and sway after a brief shower?
The way generosity meter goes up when the weather is beautiful?
The way bikers try to wipe their eyes through goggles?
The way the bhutta smells better during monsoon?

Drizzle a little
Pour a while

Breathe in
Drops of beauty
Winds of joy

Catch the dew
Crystalize smiles
Wear a rainbow
Taste sweet reprieve

In love with the rain.

Even if it means being stuck in a jam for hours.

Freefalling joy, rain, weather

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