It was pouring
Here me when I say this
Pouring
Like the rain would never stop

And you
You didn't seem to notice at all

As I stood in the door frame
with the screen door propped
Your laughter carried to my ears
On a stray bit of wind

The clouds thundered
and the earth shook with anticipation
Then the water came

Every flower leaned in for more
Every leaf
Every blade of grass
Seemed to vibrate
With appreciation for the rain

And you
You didn't seem to notice at all

Tell me the truth
Do you remember
the cold harsh chill
Of the rain?

That day
As the rain came down
You picked flowers from the garden
And smiled at the clouds

I remember
You came in dripping
Like a dog crawling out of a pond
The mud clung to your legs and arms

And you
You didn't seem to notice at all

And you
You looked at me
Into me

And I
I knew

-I knew how to wind the rain
Around my fingers-



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