Monsoon Evening

Evenings get better with the monsoon!
With a cup of tea and a crackling biscuit,
The heart yearns for a special friend after the late noon!!
Neither the beverage nor the snack seem to be apt....

The elders are busy with their meditation routine,
The kids are engaged in some leisure activity,
The youngsters are engrossed in the groups they convene,
Yet the lonely soul looks forward for that comforting company!!

The body demands a break from the chores,
The mind supports it by reminding the terrace,
The heart conjures..'Why can't you take the route?'
I climb the last step, without any further thought!

The lukewarm sun rays want to call it a day,
The temple bells want to welcome the Goddess of the Dawn,
The sweating daily worker wants to leave with the pay,
But, the ailing heart scouts for the ally time and again!!

The exhausted and setting sun is almost touching the horizon,
The colorful clouds are dangling far apart in doubt,
Whether to join and thunder together right now or calm down,
The sky seems to be mocking both it's guests with a crooked snout!!

It is gesturing at me, 'Worry not buddy!
As these fellows slowly disappear from your sight,
Your pal with the silvery shine would be joining you shortly,
Just on the other side, to satiate your craving and delight!!'