from aquamarine to navy-grey
and shadows spread over me
my heart beats a joyful, free melody.
The rain begins
thump, thump, thump
against my window
and I run
down stairs, jamming on my flip-flops, then outside.
The rain picks up
thwap, thwap, thwap, thwap
into a downpour
rushing down, pelting from the sky
so much cool, wet water
WHOOOOOOSSSHHHHH
onto me.
I stand under the storm
the cool, beautiful water splashes against my skin
soaks into my clothes
a gloriously drenched, soggy mess
and I feel so happy.
The tempest feels like wild
power
freedom
an outpouring of rage and sorrow
and a storm of wonderful joy.
As I am engulfed in cool, wet peace
I raise my head to the sky
and laugh
a laugh of wonder