Neimeng portrait: sunset after rain

Rains on the vast land could be terrifying. One afternoon I sat by a small river, watching the serene sight of the river and flock, waiting for sunset when I would return with the shepherds. Suddenly I felt that it was darker than usual. So I looked up and saw that clouds was stretching from behind me to the south, where the sun was. I looked back and was shocked. All the northen world was shrouded in darkness. Light came from the south and dimed when it went further. I couldn't see the far end of the land, which was without light.

I was petrified by the abyss of darkness, and sat still for a while. When I turned my head back to the south to seek for the shepherds, I found that the sky was almost covered by the dark cloud. Only a small hole was left, shrinking in size. Now I could hardly see my own hands. The warm sunshine on my face was gone, and wind started to chill. I was called to run back immediately, so that I won't be caught in a rain.

So I ran, looking to the ground. Actually I could hardly see anything, for the whole sight was darkness. I heard thunder. Then I saw lightening striking down from the dark sky. I was completely in awe of the sublimity of the sight.

Only with the help of a shepherd sitting on a horse did I manage to find my way home. I couldn't forget this unique experience of rain, in this huge land.

The photo was taken when I walked out after the rain.