Happiness of Rain

 Last week's little rainfall was lapped up by the sun in no time flat

so once again we are singing praises for a much needed rain!

Earth laughs; from laden heavens spills the happiness of rain

It splashes into flower cups and dances on the lane

It kisses thirsty gardens, and douses the dusty street

And draws a puddle world of bliss for children in bare feet

As thirsty hills and fields are drenched and quenched; the robin sings

With the contagious happiness of rain-drop dazzled things

© Janet Martin