Thunderheads gather
Here to vanquish the famine
Torrents slake the drought

bamboo sways gently -
morning mist blows through green leaves.
cold wind turns to rain.

Stomping through puddles
I'm old - should know better, but
If kids can, I can.

wet asphalt, yank brake!
hydroplane arc of water
as car speeds through rain

drop startles warm skin.
small puddle forms on damp earth -
reflecting white sky.

Heavy tear plummets:
staccato on my rooftop.
Tea and books soothe me

Pouring on my roof
Reflections of a dark mood
I welcome the rain.

Droplets on my face
All-rain seven-day forecast
Life in Seattle.