When It Rains

When it rains...

it sometimes drizzles

sometimes it's a mist

and sometimes

it simply pours

Sometimes it's my fault

And sometimes it's not

Sometimes when it rains

it pours

drip drops of different hues and sizes

Sometimes when it rains it pours

and sometimes when it pours

the best thing for me to do

is be still

acknowledge the rain

honor the rain

rather than futility denying or resisting it

surrendering to it

honoring the rain on the outside

without letting it cause flooding and sinking on the inside

Sometimes when it rains it pours

and I want to cry with the rain

letting my tears fall

like the drops falling from the sky

rinsing the earth

and cleansing my soul

Sometimes when it rains it pours

turning light blue skies

into gray overcasts

Yes, sometimes when it rains it pours

darkening my view

Nevertheless, the Son is always shining

and soon the rain will yield

clouds parting and passing

almost as quickly as they came