It was pouring rain all of a sudden
The pond looked vast and magnificent
So lonely and lovely
Rippling under a dark sky

The raindrops were thick and heavy
Lulling the chaos in my mind
Calming the quivering of my hands
Feeding the intensity burning inside of me

My chest ached with excitement
In that moment all I wanted
Was to paddle out to the middle of the pond
To feel connected, to feel alive, to just listen…

Listen to the cascading melodies
Nature’s somber soundtrack
Trickling emotions,    pitter  patter
Feel the sorrow of the landscape

Hear the wind’s mournful cries
Sweeping past the tree branches
Feel its soft breath in my ear
Whispering a sad but soothing prayer