"When the thunder threatens the skies
And the lightning draws lines of fire
We begin to wait for the accompanying clouds
But only see a strong wind
Slaughtering those toddler clouds
It is a pain that has a thousand buds.

For a moment I may close my eyes
And may forget the ordeal of heat in mounts.
It is a July wish in vain
Let it rain for a whole day
And let there be a rose blooming in my garden
That I shall offer to the rain god in hide. ''

-- From "A July Wish,'' by M.D. Dinesh Nair