Walking in the Rain

I love walking in the rain.

Something in the freshness falling

Freely, gently on my skin

Offers hope to start again,

To handle all the joy and pain.

 

Stepping over/into puddles,

Watch the thirsty storm-drain gobble up

The anxious overflow,

Vanishing with bobs and bubbles.

 

Break the chain of winless, friendless

Sunshine-soaking cloudless days.

Douse malaise with cooling, calming

Balming moisture from above.

End the streak that once seemed endless.

 

Soothing, cooing, gentle rain,

Smiling,

Make me whole again.

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