Rain and Leaves

I can’t write anymore about rain

Because nobody wants to see it

Nobody wants to hear the pitter patter

The drumming, the splash

Nobody wants it to ruin their day

Turning the white clouds grey

Nobody wants to see the windows obscured

by drips and drops

Nobody wants to go outside and get soaked through

And huff and puff at the inconvenience

So I can’t write about rain anymore

Because I’ll ruin everybody’s day

Rain and Leaves is Elizabeth Lockwood’s second book of poetry and illustrations. Her first book of poetry, Waves of Stardust, and her memoir, Little Something, are also available.