Rain

Rain always changes the game

I would be nothing if it were sunny and dry
but then it rained
and the light was low
around us

we shut our umbrellas
and we took the long way
mother and daughter changed the story
drenched with a bagful of vegetables

every time it rained
around your house
I knew
you told me about
the different sounds it draws
on your roof, windows and door
It never rained when we were together
rain had no plans for us

It rained the night we had no room
we sat near the white pebbles with a glass wall
we counted snails that night
on a wooden bench
trying to touch  fingers

Then rain was around out life
in the trees, in the breeze
gathered around us
and we stood
walked together slowly wading
to make another story

It rained again
 I was moving
and everything was white
I couldn't think of one person I would want
with me in that moment
rain caressed my face,  feet and thighs
I have been replacing memories
with temporary music

Only rain can change my plans