SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT RAIN

 

SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT RAIN

            Rain is a blessing.  It quenches not only the thirst of the earth but also of all living beings. The earth could not fulfil  all our  needs, if there were no rainy season provided  by nature.

            Scottish chemist Andrew Ure (1778-1857) says: How singular, and yet how simple, the philosophy of rain! Who but the Omniscient one could have devised such an admirable arrangement for watering the  earth.

            The English poet and diplomat Matthew Prior (1664-1721) said: The daily showers rejoice the thirsty earth, and bless the flowery buds.

               The failure of seasonal rains causes droughts which do have severe consequences across environmental, economic, and social domains. Add to these  -- water shortages, insufficient agricultural yields and several  health and socio-economic issues.

                  Many prominent experts about the non-availability of sufficient water on earth have warned that the next world war will be fought over water.  

                   Let no body , therefore, waste even a single drop of water because water is life. Its wastage will mean dreadful consequences.

                   Before concluding, just for the change of mood , let us have a look at  the following poem THE RAIN written by the English poet W. H. Davies (1873-1956) . This poet is famous for having written “delightful poems of the countryside in an extremely simple style.”

                        THE RAIN

I hear leaves drinking Rain;

I hear rich leaves on top

Giving the poor beneath

Drop after drop;

‘Tis a sweet noise to hear

These green leaves drinking near.        

And when the Sun comes out,

After the Rain shall stop,

A wondrous Light will fill

Each dark, round drop;

I hope the Sun shines bright:

‘Twill be a lovely sight.

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G.R.Kanwal

23 June 2025