I shifted in my sleep, and the sheets slipped off me. I felt a slight shudder pass through my body. My senses came to an alert and I can tell that there is something different today. A small shriek escaped my lips when a resounding thunder rumbled suddenly. I opened my eyes instantly, only to notice that there is no light in the room like an ordinary sunny day. The room was dimly lit by a slight amount of light entering from the window glass. I slid off my bed and my feet contacted the cold floor. There was a strange pleasure in the touch of my warm skin against the cold marble. Taking the flimsy blanket with me, I stepped towards the balcony doors and opened the double doors.

A gush of cold wind followed by droplets of water greeted me. It is raining. I squealed in joy as I realized that this is the first rain of the monsoon. I stood there in the balcony with a blanket drape over me. The sight in front of me is fascinating. My balcony faces the green land, covered with dense trees. The sky is covered by a soft drape of dark grey clouds. Rain drizzling continuously hits the ground. The water droplets hitting the shed over my balcony creates a melodious harmony, which is a joy to my ears.

There was an earthy scent in the air. The fresh aroma after a summer downpour is one of life's pleasing scents. I walked further till I reached the railing and raised my hand to contact the drizzling water. The cold drops of rain hitting my warm hand caused me to smile. The trees appear greener and it seems like nature has recoloured the earth. The dead and dusty bushes along the side of the rods are now healthy and happy.

Today is unlike the very common summer mornings where my pillow would be soaked because of the perspiration and my skin would be sticky and itchy because of the heat. This weather shift gives me joy that I cannot interpret in words.

Quickly making a cup of hot coffee, and picking my favourite book out of the shelf, I made my seat in the balcony chair and raised my feet on the coffee table.

A hot cup of freshly brewed coffee, a delightful book, and a lovely sight of rain. That's how I spent my morning with monsoon's first rain.