May 2002
Rumble in the distance
A loud clap overhead
Rain is coming
But I have so much to do
Have to clear up
Have to finish
What a bother
But wait….
A memory
Dancing in the rain as a young girl
Joy, excitement
Why did that stop?
Did I grow up?
Get to busy?
Maybe…..
The first drops fall
Cold
Should I go in?
No, this is fun
Take down my hair
Wind blows gently
Rain falls in showers
Blows in my face
Against my back
Joy, excitement
I didn’t grow up
I just let myself forget
Now I remember….
Pray to the sky
Pray to the earth
Give thanks for the needed rain
Remember how it was for my ancestors
Every rain a wealth of needed water
Never again will I forget
Now I will always remember the joy of the rain