! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Prelude To Autumn! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

As the monsoon recedes, with vengeance Sun livid strikes back, but gives up pretence By mid noon, it retreats and westwards race, Far from city scape, it slips leaving no trace. Dusk falls at six, in blows a gentle breeze. Festive season on, feel like drape silk weaves. House is plunged in the darkness, but moon beams Gently descend and rest on leaves it seems. My upturned face is touched by their caress Palm fronds swing and night strolls in at its pace. Cicadas have made a quiet exit with the rain, I embrace the quiet; no background score or strains.