In tune with the falling rain
the sidewalk sings
Umbrellas black and webbed
Like bats unfurled wings.

Moving to travel the city streets
Where hearts are tired
Too tired to sleep.

Far above my laptop fades
As in the torrents I must wade.
But in a train ride short and sweet
I have a family to greet
With children waiting  by the door
A dog that dances on the floor
And at the back my patient Wife
Handling all our daily life.

With rising bills and tightened money
She kisses me with a love you Honey.
My heart relaxes burdens unfurled
And all's worthwhile in my tiny world