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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