Rain - May 16, 2000

The droplets land quickly
against heated skin
leaving that brief sizzle
as the warmth
of my flesh catches the rain

I watch the storm clouds gather
darkening the sky
and I remember
that day
where you and I
spent a happy time
dancing
in the spring rains

Our happy innocence
was replaced by
soft touches and
an afternoon spent
in front
of the fire

And as I stand out here
in this brief storm
I travel back 
to that day
where my memories
are so fresh

And I can only feel
the wet misery
that the rain leaves
and I slowly
return
to an emptiness
that echoes through
my heart