A Morning After the Rain

The rain stopped just before morning,
and soft light slowly began to return to the countryside.

Clouds still lingered overhead,
while gentle mist drifted across the hills.

Raindrops rested quietly on the flowers,
and the rice fields, refreshed by the rain, glowed with a deeper shade of green.

Sunny mornings are beautiful,
but there is something special about the hours just after the rain.

The return of light.
Drops of water left behind.
Fresh air carrying the scent of the earth.

Simply standing still for a moment,
you can feel the season gently moving forward.

As we enter the rainy season,
these quiet mornings become one of the small pleasures of staying at Kakurekura.