When the rain fell—
softly breathing, then with snores of thunder—
our ears woke first to ancient rhythms
and whispers of water.
The dusty world cleansed;
the brittle made supple;
small spirits washed green and
sighing, serene.
We turned towards each other,
smiling into the blessing
of a newly-baptized earth.
Our embrace: not clinging, but soft
with the fullness of gratitude
for wet leaves
and lives saved again by water
and love.
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