James Alexander

Rain

Caught in a sudden storm

we took shelter under a tree

and as thunder claps filled the air

I clasped to her and she to me.

 

Soaked and huddled together

in the closeness that we shared

my face was next to hers

and the sweetness of her hair.

 

Shivering, cold and wet she

wished the storm would stop

Shielding her in my arms

I wished that it would not.

 

But all to soon the clouds did pass

and the sun came out again

and laughing together out we came

arms entwined hand in hand.

 

Whenever I am out for a walk

and in passing by that tree

I think back to summer storms

and the memory rain holds for me.