When Its Raining

When Its Raining



When its raining in my heart

sometimes I forget to ask for an umbrella.

I stand in the pouring rain

silent

while the raindrops fall slowly

in a steady rhythm

I only find peace

by just listening.

Though I yearn for that shelter

inside

I just rather hide

behind my laughter,

behind my anger,

behind my sadness,

What does one do,

when the rain wont stop falling?

Lord knows I have been here so long,

I have forgotten to breathe.

If you catch me drifting in a daydream,

chances are Im listening to the rain

in my heart.



Richard J. Wright (2007)