Endless moments of solitude are the base line for existence Hiding from the rain in an empty park under a picnic shelter Watch the clouds move, Watch the leaves tremble at each other under continuous droplets The rain surges, pulsing Heavy fall- light - heavy - light And spots of sunlight sing vibrant green into the canvas of grey Two sleek black crows Iridescently patrol the parking lot Wetness is a state of being Wetness is the base line for wild creatures We fear the rain for we have tamed ourselves Imprisoned in the illusion that we can or even should keep ourselves dry