We don’t have to wish it away
for it often brings renewed thoughts and stems.
Sure it’s already autumn and you’d rather see
the leaves fall than rain drops cause frizz and chaos.
The streets filled with fast-moving folks
searching for shelter for their unadventurous souls.
Fire can burn
but rain,
rain is my friend.
There’s no more comforting, inspiring sound or view
than the rain on my window pane.
It can overwhelm me with homesickness, reminiscence,
warmth, motivation, happiness and nostalgia all at once.
But it is the best mood setter,
long as I don’t have to drive places.
Mix it with the sound of an acoustic guitar and,
I am going nowhere tonight.
Dear rain, you can stay.