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The Rain

Rain falling gently to the ground People standing all around Wondering what to do to stay dry Seeing the children asking them, "Why?" Soon the children start hoping up and down Splashing and having fun all around What is it about the rain? That brings reactions of such range When do we lose the idea of fun? And learn when it rains we must run. So let us take a long look at the young And run around sticking out our tongues

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 7/22/2009 5:49:00 AM
I've often wondered why we worry about getting soaked to the skin ... it's waterproof! Nice write!
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Date: 7/21/2009 11:55:00 PM
I agree! I'm not a child but I do the same all of us do need to regain the tiny joyful hands of rain!
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