Rain

"Let the rain kiss you.

Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. 

Let the rain sing you a lullaby." 

-- Langston Hughes

Much needed rain arrived this morning.
I had errands to run;
I didn't hesitate to set my plans aside
and settle in by my window
to the sounds of rain against the window panes.

Thinking it would last only a short while
I thought I could spend a little guilt free time with my book.

Much to my surprise the rain continued to fall
throughout most of the day.

The new dry creek bed flowed with rain water.

I think I needed the rain as much as the plants.
As I looked out my kitchen window
it seemed as if every plant was celebrating
and my spirit was lifted.

We were all weary and in need of recharging.

The sun reappeared around 5:30
casting shadows inside

and out.

Willie and I ventured outside to do our little walkabout.


I found all well and looking refreshed
 with rain drops still clinging
to leaves and petals.

Willie found his newest buddy (yet to be named),
not seeming to be shy.

In fact, I think he is smiling for the camera.

The creek bed is once again dry.

The Weatherman promises high temperatures
with humidity the rest of the week.
 Tomorrow there will be little if any sign of the rain that
washed away the dust and cobwebs today.

We will accept what tomorrow brings
because we were blessed with the gift of today.