a January night
a gentle rain falls
cold and wet

soft winter earth
drinks from heaven
cleansing, peaceful

tears fall across the globe
from death
from loneliness
from fear
from sorrrow
from guilt
from laughter
from hunger
from frustration
from weariness

night falls
dark envelopes the ground
quiet descends
peace prevails

a new day will dawn
for now
rest is all that
calls