Christmas In July

July is the month of monsoon rains in our part of the land when there will be incessant downpour and flooding in coastal areas and low lying lands In the vast expanse up so high, In the caliginous July night sky, A lone star trailed along from Heaven’s arch, And through hindering clouds it did march. Its lambent rays dancing in gleeful light, Making everything luminously bright. All starlets cowered in shame, Hiding in corners, fearing blame. It got stationed above a thatched manger, Where baby Jesus lay swaddled in rags in rainy weather Promising the gift of love and joy to mankind Assuring everyone salvation and peace of mind. The wind that blows is icy chill Freezing cold is the water of the rill Trees stand washed in rain The sky, in greying clouds remain Lights from nearby houses shine Sending out a radiance divine Christmas trees stand finely decorated Cribs are colourfully illuminated Stars and festoons can’t be hung in the open, As in pouring rain, they may be broken. July is not a month fit for the king to take birth, Who has come to bless the world with cheery mirth Yet, the whole land is vibrant with festivity. The pouring rain hasn’t doused the gaiety. Sunshine or rain, no matter the weather, Friends and family are happy together. Christmas wraps every heart in cheer, Though it falls in July, the rainy month of the year! July.11.2022 Christmas in July or July celebration Poetry Contest Sponsor- Tania Kitchin