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The chime of rain for the most part brings calmness to my being. Heavy rain hitting a tin roof above my head is totally captivating. Cities where porches are barely available, moment like this brings back memories of rustic living, simply unpretentious. 

After many dry days, lo and behold it poured yesterday evening. It rained cats and dogs for 16 hours. A crisp and chill night that one often desires.  The monsoon rain which is prevalent most of the time is after all a fascinating sound and sight.

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