The rain gently washing the new-bought gravel
ready for the paths and the patios
gray as clouds and varied as the blooms
on springtime trees.
The rain, gently falling
anoints the geriatric maples
the fecund lilacs
and all the ornamental filigree.
The rain, again and again
first rainbow then shadow
and shade with golden edges.
Rain, then rain,
the musical patter
– drumbeat of life.
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