we are taught by the rain
the soft water,
the heavy tears
a mother who runs a bath, without asking
she just knows
trench coats are worn only if you care
about getting wet
when you swim in the ocean,
you do not know the difference
learn
to float
to catch the droplets
on your tongue
to run naked through puddles
forget your galoshes at home
and you will understand
this is a custom poem written for a giveaway winner.