The last time it rained my heart was perplexed.<\/p>\n
As drops land on the windshield,<\/p>\n
Your words flood my mind with regret.<\/p>\n
I should have left.<\/p>\n
Instead, I replied, \u201clet\u2019s give this another try.\u201d<\/p>\n
Merely to stay by your side.<\/p>\n
A downpour of mixed emotions.<\/p>\n
Listening to the erratic behaviors your mind would play.<\/p>\n
Imaging the relief and excitement to no longer be attached<\/p>\n
to the imbalance in your world.<\/p>\n
To stay captive under the umbrella you held onto faithfully was just too much.<\/p>\n
You love hard but is it enough?<\/p>\n
Stepping into the storm, allowing the drops of water to replenish my soul.<\/p>\n
Trusting the rain to bring clarity in the midst of life\u2019s woes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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