At the sound of distant thunder
The birds get frantic
To return home...to safety
The wind picks up speed
Gloom around
Blowing up dust, litter and some leaves
People are scurrying too
Everybody likes rain
Yet, at the first drops
Everyone scrambles for shelter
Many thoughts running with them
Late for work,
Late for appointment
Late for school
Just late....
Worrying about their hair,
Their dress,
Their make-up and shoes
Everyone likes rain
I open the window
Breathe in the wet air
The smell of the wet mud
I put my face out
Let the spray wake me
Sitting on the window sill,
My legs dangling...
Cleansing,
Soothing and calming
I let it pour on me!