The Message within a Gentle Rain

We know what a good rain is about.
It isn’t about thunderstorms wreaking havoc
on the just and the unjust.
Rain is about gently falling drops of water
refreshing needy soil
where plant roots survive
in sweet softness
like a yearning to soak clothes and skin
washing away modest sins and grime.
The gentle rain of peace and place
is when water weaves a cool soothing umbrella
shielding us from dull indifference
of dry opinions and warped goals
followed by a soothing drizzle
staying close until yielding to
a colorful finale of glistening mist
before drying up in bright sunshine’s warmth.


2004 F William Broome