I stare out my window, at the water slathered across the glass

The sky engulfed in gray with flashes of light now and then

My mind wanders as I put down the dish rag and reflect

I remember when these days were exciting to me

My mother would permit to play outside if the rain wasn't too heavy

I would giggle and pull on my little rain boots and coat

The front door slamming as I ran out into the damp grass

Mud clinging to my shoes and splattering against my pant legs

The water was cold and icy, but refreshing in the hot summer

And the life it gave to the world was incredible to my childish mind

The frogs croaked as they leapt in small puddles of wetness

And the small animals scurried into bushes for shelter

I would raise my head to the sky and feel the droplets

And then my mother would call me in and warm my insides

With a mug of hot chocolate and a movie

I stare out the window, at the rain pouring down

I smile as I pull on my sneakers and coat

And run out into the rain like a small child, laughing and dancing