Beyond slowly departing clouds,
sun beams silently peek through,
bouncing off crystalline droplets,
which cling to petals and leaves.
Appearing like tiny diamonds,
they drip lazily to the ground.
Birds poke pointed beaks
into rain softened sod.
Searching for the fat worms
that lie beneath the surface.
Mist rises off puddled water,
where small animals gather
to quench their thirst.
Where small children
pleasure at jumping,
both feet in,
to produce that
mud splattering splash.
Remaining moisture collects
and evaporates into the air,
fighting against the glare and warmth
of a now shining sun.
Swirling about the atmosphere,
fresh smelling air touches all
in its path.
All the Earth looks washed
and clean.
Refreshed and glistening.
After the rain.
IMPRESSIVE
PIECE