RAIN

 

Rain

This rain is my best friend

It washes away my tears,

And hides them from the world.

When the first drops splash down

Mixing in with the parched ground

It gives me the best gift of all,

The earthy fragrance which brings me peace

The howling wind, the gentle breeze

That kisses my brow and brings me

Assurance that everything will be alright

 

This rain is my best friend,

It makes me happy,

It calls me out to dance

it’s my best dance partner.

It does not ask me to follow a routine

Or complain if I miss a beat.

 

This rain is my best friend

Because as I drench in it,

I feel the refreshing chill permeate my being

it washes my body, mind, and soul clean

of all my bad memories and omens.

 

This rain is my best friend

It’s a gift from God to me

It’s my companion and I love it.

It gives to me freely,

Asking for nothing in return.

And if it ever takes from me,

It’s only the pain and sadness

The bitterness of hurt from my life.

 

This rain is my best friend

It fills me with bliss and renews my faith.

It shows me my strength

My will to carry on, to love, to hope,

And above all to feel at peace.

 

This rain is my best friend

It is the perfect backdrop for me to relish

A cup of hot coffee, and a book.

It sets my mood to paint and dance.

It sets my mood to write and love.

It sets my mood to make music and sing.

It’s the best companion for me

When I’m feeling low or alone.

 

This rain is my best friend

Because it reminds me of myself,

It brings me close to all that’s mine.

 

It washes away all the muck

It helps me unearth my true self.

I have the courage to dream,

the patience and support needed to fulfill the dreams

And I am filled with passion and ambition.

 

This rain is my best friend

Because it brings me joy and Freedom.

It shows me love and compassion.

And most of all

It brings out my passion into action…

So yes, this rain was, is and will always be

My best friend.

©Alessandra Arora