A Fragrance From the Summer Rain

When the first drop of the summer rain touches the dry soil there springs a fragrance stronger than sandal wood eucalyptus or elaichi. It's a treat for the senses that longs for the season's sensation It's a earthy scent that reaches far and wide. The joy of feeling the rain along with an earthy odour is like a free trip to a fairy land It is the smell of earth that reconnects us with the nature The smell of mud in the air lifts the spirits to an extent fair Its the grandeur of "Geosmin" that lingers around blessing us with 'Petrichor" the perfect partner for a cool summer abound.