I used to hate rain.
My heart would tremble
upon its arrival.
Announcing its coming
with grey, dreary,
and foreboding skies.
I used to
close the curtain,
draw the blinds,
close my eyes,
and pray that the rain
would go away.
Now, I love the rain.
welcoming
and embracing it when it comes.
“Hello, rain. We meet again.”
Chaos comes
before clarity.
Rain, like our tears,
bears down,
washing away all that is unclear
in our hearts and minds.
Welcome sadness
as you would welcome the rain.
There is much growth,
after a season of sadness.
Just as there is much joy
and beauty to be found
after the rain.