Running in the Rain

Today my daily run, it's pouring rain
From exercise there is so much to gain
What ever the weather I will not refrain
I pass a group of smokers outside a fast  non "food" quick death franchise chain

Running bare foot, bare top in just shorts alone
I feel the multitude of raindrops massage my tanned skin
Luckily I'm not a "LOAN SHARK"
In this heavy rain I would need to grow a fin

In the middle of the town I'm aware of many stares
that seem to indicate I"m entirely mad
I assume I don't have all their addictions
I'm free from many a nasty fad

So here's to the rain providing many puddles
into which ,with fun,  I can run and jump and splash
The rivers creeks the land
with life giving water they are all awash
Another poem's come to mind 
the time has come to dash
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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De Beaulieu Avatar
March 20, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Hello Douglas GIlls, HI! When it is just a sprinkle of rain i would go for a walk. When the rain drops touch lightly on my face, i enjoy it. We are not made to melt walking in the rain. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 20, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Hello Douglas Gills, Thank you Douglas. Blessings my friend. /Darlene/
bard Avatar
March 20, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Good day Darlene Love your thoughts Blessings Douglas
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