rain

when the things you feel are
so right
so atypical
and you know you are at peace
step into it.

when the people seem so full
and angry all the time
so very much unrest
step into it.

when your fear grabs your throat
you can't shake it with your
might
step into it.

for these things are all
temporal and the goodness shall not last
nor the darkness and the shadows
step into it.
rain beats a new drum, an old drum.  one that will not end
rain
rain
on this dry soul.

may day

oh may day

the rain has fallen light.

the chicks have all just hatched!

leaves unfurled and greet the sky with smiles

breathe deep and swift, pull all of you in 

for the may of this day is strong.

fleeting.

hold on

to this new hope.