The rain gave the matt green leaves a glossy look as if dipped in natures varnish. The green dazzling in my mind, even after so many years.
The sound of the rain unmistakable as it roared it’s delight in the early evening air.
Not another sound could be heard above the noise of rain drops as they ended their decent.
And then I saw you, you stood, soaked below the tree.
Steam rose from the road that passed between us like wisps of smoke from a dampened fire.
The road warmed by scorching summer sun that had been cast away by the sudden storm.
I did not know you, but in a heart beat I loved you.
I watched, enchanted, bewitched with your smile as you laughed at the storm.
I had to talk to you, be in your presence the torrent no deterrent.
Indeed I wished it would rain forever just to keep you there.
Then my world fell apart as you gestured to the sky, laughed then raced to the car that pulled up alongside you.
You were gone.
Many years have passed, I have moved far away but I had cause to return.
The tree still there, cast a spell that stopped my steps but ignited my mind.
I saw you again, laughing, still wet with that summer rain.
I was young once more, for a moment I fell in love again.
You, a stranger I never met, you stay warm in my memory.