gushing rain

February 13, 2025

Photo by Wenniel Lun on Unsplash

gushing rain
February 13, 2025

sluicing, wind-driven
sometimes straight down
then slantwise, into the face
even our dog tugs 
the leash to get home 
and daffodils bow down 
in deference

springs bubble up,
waterfalls pour over 
our backyard stone wall 
swamping the drain
but we’re grateful,
so grateful for rain