MyJampoTales: I See the First Icy Rain

                        

As the thick dark clouds loomed across the sky to make visibility dimmer

The rain brought respite in the scorching summer simmer.

With the force of wind so strong that the branches broke off the guava tree

The sound of the gusty weather tempted me to peep through the window carefree.

The sudden deafening sound of the thunder revoked my plan as I snuggled under my cottony quilt

With the main power supply cut off in our locality, the lightening revealed the canals with piles of silt.

The candle illuminated the darkness in the house one a while with the pitter-patter on the panes

The calculations pertaining to the speed and velocity of light flickered in my memory lanes.

The asbestos sheet on the roof seemed like being subject to stone pelting from the sky

There were familiar voices to heard outside while I opened the widow half way facing the sky.

A chilly feel send goose-pimples as I maneuvered my arms out to feel the numbness

The white irregular pieces strewn in my garden were like snowballs in the muddy, grassy wetness.

The rain has subsided, permission granted, I ventured into my adventure game

At first in the pockets of my skirt and then a steel glass helped store the milky chunks all tame.

I wasn’t the only one, but many in my neighborhood were as busy as me with glee

While I held few white stones in my palms, I could feel the cold arresting my arms, as it formed drops to flee.

Before the era when technology rules, the first feel of the icy rain was truly blissful

As I perceived the hailstorm with joy , the white ice stones still remain amazingly beautiful.

Note: This is a mini-series of my childhood and teen years in Jamshedpur through which I wish to share memorable tales of people, culture, food, festivals and lifestyle in the early 80's  and 90's.  I call it MyJampoTales. Photograph credit goes to Google Images/ Social Media. Thanks for stopping by, to read and rekindle your childhood memories as well.

MyJampoTales : The Family Neighbor

The principle of altruism and affection was fed into my mind and heart through him,

After my family, it was he with whom I confided my innocent childish tales.

Rarely do you find such gem of person who is affectionate and forever giving

The epitome of sacrifice to remain a chronic bachelor for nursing his ailing mom.

A multi-talented chap who had creative ideas and magical hands

His culinary skills were similar to that of a professional chef, name any and he served it.

He made the festival of lights all the more special with his hand-made crackers

The knowledge about Ayurveda was on his finger-tips and owned a mini in-house medicare.

His friends hailed from all religions, all equally intellects and humble souls

His faith in the Almighty reflected in the  daily practice of gratitude.

He would feed the stray dogs and the sparrows almost on all days

He was God-friendly and recited the holy books of most religions fluently.

A perfectionist and an honest human, quite a mismatch in the showy society

With a generous heart and a simple lifestyle he always remains a man-of-honor.

A neighbour like him was a blessing from the Almighty in my childhood days

He remains as an epitome embodiment of a kind, caring, elderly friend who was a true humanitarian by deeds!

Note: This is a mini-series of my childhood and teen years in Jamshedpur through which I wish to share memorable tales of people, culture, food, festivals and lifestyle in the early 80's  and 90's.  I call it MyJampoTales. Photograph credit goes to Google Images/ Social Media. Thanks for stopping by, to read and rekindle your childhood memories as well.