Rain

Rain patters

on the hood of my jacket,

a small roof

I huddle beneath,

and seems to say

why hurry?

There is nothing to fear.

Simply walk and let worry

drain away

until you feel free and clean

of all you’ve carried

this live long day.

Leave that burden

there on the wet pavement.

You do not need it.

Your feet know how to walk,

just walk

until you know

where you are going.

Patricia Doheny

Bio: Patricia Doheny is a retired writing instructor living in Seattle.

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