Rainy Days

one overcast day
I was driving along the city streets
just as I had anticipated
it stated to rain

first came small rain drops
sprinkling the ground
then larger rain drops
followed at a faster pace
no time or space
in between
the raindrops
now an all out downpour

people on the streets
darted here and there
under this and under that
everyone hiding from the rain

those of us driving
quickly rolled up our windows
keeping the rain at bay

people in buildings
stayed put
realizing not even an umbrella
would be sufficient
to keep them remotely dry

i thought
how strange and peculiar
for us to hide from this rain
such a beautiful display
the earth cleansing itself
of hatred, bitterness and turmoil
that plagues it spirit and soul.

we all need to stop running away from ourselves
and come out of our hiding places
stand in the rain
be washed cleaned

i mean . . . lets face it . . .

if we were not here
how much suffering would there be


Posted 12/9/09
Copyright © 2009 by Jeff R. Ghee