Enthusiasm Giggles

Rain beats against the window, As my little boy leans his brow And little hands against the cool glass, Staring, longing to go out. His eyes light up with joyous excitement; Grinning from ear to ear, For down the hall by the door He sees his sister's red and white polka-dot umbrella. Glimpsing around to make sure no one is looking, With quick steps across the floor he goes to the door. He rises on his tiptoes, Reaching and wrapping his little fingers Around the doorknob. Slowly opening the door ajar, He seizes his sister's umbrella. Pushing the button he pops it open And slips away unnoticed. The pitter-patter of rain strikes the umbrella He holds high above his head, As he runs across the yard To the old wooden bench in the pouring rain. Jumping he grabs a wooden slat And struggles to climb on the wet slippery bench, Springing high his little feet finally makes it up. Bouncing up and down, Screeching with enthusiasm giggles watching the colorful rainbow, Soaking wet, He holds on to the back of the bench. 6/19/2020