Waiting Out the Rain

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*written in real time*


       The clouds portended rain hours earlier
          But I chose to venture out anyway 

               I failed to heed the forecast
   The skies changed from a blue to a gray hue

      The downpour is heavy and the clashes
                 Of thunder is incessant

    Yet I'm in no hurry to reach my destination
           So I'll wait out the torrential rain

     I have neither an umbrella nor a raincoat 
So I seek shelter to kill time; too cold to get wet!

         Lest lightning forks it's tongue into me,
      I'd rather watch the pelting rain toss rings...

       Into water puddles in rapid succession
      Creating ripples. It's a captivating sight!

                I'll patiently wait here until 
                      The rain subsides.



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Date written and posted: 04/02/2016

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FJ Thomas

Date: 4/19/2018 5:11:00 PM

I love the rain so much Edward. A lovely write :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/20/2018 1:22:00 PM

Thank you so much, FJ. I appreciate it.