After the rain

the sun will shine

though clouds may still linger

still showing signs of gray;

those clouds must give way to a brighter day

filled with promise and hope

that all is right with the world.

 

 

After the rain

the green grass

stands tall

The flowers

in splendid glory

take note and smile

a beautiful smile

of recognition

that they have not long to live,

but their beauty unparalleled they long to give.

 

After the rain

all creatures

great and small

bask in the fragrance

and luster of drops

that make puddles and lakes

a place to enjoy and shed

their cares of life

washed by cleansing

drops of rain

ready to endure a new adventure

that life will unfold.

 

After the rain

After the rain

all the earth is a new

after the rain.

The freshness, the purity;

none can explain

what magic

of life endures

until after the rain.

 

Debra A. K. Thompson