REVERIE IN THE RAIN

Walking in a welcome rain – 

A cool and drenching one – 

Quelling the flames at the rim of the fire

And dousing the smoldering rubble

Of forests and grasslands

And homes and life…

Walking in a welcome rain – 

A deep and satisfying one –

Rinsing soot and ash from all that remains

And soaking a hint of rebirth

Into forests and grasslands

And homes and life…

Walking in a welcome rain – 

A needed and nourishing one –

Inhaling sweet, unsullied air

And a cleansing sense of hope

Into forests and grasslands

And homes and life…

Walking in a welcome rain – 

A pure and freshening one –

Washing away our tears

And replacing them with rainbows

Over forests and grasslands

And homes and life.

A walk in that welcome rain –

A soulful and pensive walk –

Restores and renews,

Respirits and reminds us… 

What we’ve loved is never quite fully lost 

     so long as remembrance brings warmth    

     to our hearts.

So, when together we walk 

     in that welcome, needed rain, 

We again find Paradise.   

  

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Church of the Open Road Press