The day after the rainstorm

The most peaceful day of all

The raindrops still lay upon the grass

But the sun has come to greet his admirers

 

The day after the rainstorm 

I stand outdoors and draw in a deep breath

Through this solitaire inhalation 

I ingest peace by the bucketload 

 

The day after the rainstorm 

Birds return to sing their joyful melodies 

Though remnants of clouds 

Still hover in the sky above 

 

The day after the rainstorm 

I remember not the day before

Tranquility is all consuming

It wraps me in and refuses to let me go 

 

The day after the rainstorm 

I cling to sweet Tranquility 

And pray that dear old Time 

Will stand still for a few moments more

 

When rain threatens the sky again

I long for the day after the rainstorm