The gentle touch of rain,
Melodic in its own way,
Always believed to be a bother,
Mandated as part of life.
Now that it’s gone,
I realize its part,
And longer it goes,
The harsher the world.
Days of rain,
Felt as if it were,
Pouring to tear down
My roof.
Now I look to the sky,
And I beg
And I plead
Return to me?
Storm clouds are rolling,
And thunder bellows,
My heart races,
I’m waiting.
This simple pleasure,
This essential piece
Of life
Missed now.
I reach out
My arms are open,
And the rain pours out,
Refreshing,
Wondrous,
I’ll never tell you
To leave, again.
Author's Notes/Comments:
Done as part of a project for Ha Jin's waiting. This is written in regards to those who may end up with someone casually and then feel like the relationship is bad due to not expecting that much of the other person or because of the misconception that relationships are very negative. However, after breaking up, one person realizes how much they miss and actually love the other. This is representative of Lin's feelings after divorcing his wife and realizing how much easier and happier his life was with her after being with Manna for some time. This comes to full wish to go back by the end of the book.