The Rain

As I sit here

Listening to the early morning rain
My thoughts drift A gentle breeze caresses the trees
Fragile leaves wave to me In cadence

An early rising Blue Jay

Breaks the quiet with his incessant
Chirping A squirrel skitter skatters
Across the metal roof Of my garage

Surprisingly I am at peace with

Myself
A quiet calm pervades My body and my soul
Rest peacefully Today

I smile in remembrance

Of other days
When softly falling rain Provided music
For quiet times Of love.