Dance in the rain

I look outside

At the rain falling down

I silently whisper

My thanks to the clouds

The rain falls lightly

While I’m all alone

No one but my dog

I am here at home

Temptation lurks

The corners of my mouth

And it forms a smirk

That speaks quite loud

I look down at what I’m wearing

Hair Down, pajamas from the previous day

I’ve loved the rain before

But never in this way

I go to my backyard

And let my dog out with me

The rain comes down, pouring

But I feel it softly

I am hypnotized by it

In a bit of a trance

And before I can stop myself

I begin my dance

I laugh like I once did

As a little girl

I hop around my backyard

And give my self a twirl

My dog is perplexed

But he soon joins in

And soon I’m dancing with him

Sporting wet clothes and a grin

We dance around a lot

Till we can’t anymore

We fall to the ground

And soon get up for more

My pajamas are wet and sticky

But I don’t really care

I ignore without trying

My neighbor’s confused stare

It feels amazing

To dance in the rain

Nothing to be sad again

And no one to complain

It feels incredible

It’s just the rain and you

It doesn’t matter how crazy you look

Or if you feel it too

It gives you a sense of freedom

A miniscule sense of pride

But you must always return to the real world

I have to get inside

2 hours later my mom comes home

Worried, for I have caught a cold

The smile on my face hides my secret

I feel so warm even if its ice cold

I come to my conclusion easily

As with chicken soup I sit

For one to truly love the rain

One must dance in it.

Marianela.