Summer Rain

In a searing summer afternoon

The surrounding heat builds to a crescendo

Signaling quietly that change is on the way

As dark clouds begin to gather in the west

Their billows turning from white to gray

Soon the heat bound stillness breaks

As slowly a fresh cool breeze arises

Awakening, soothing skin and turning leaf

Softening the crackling dryness

Advance notice of pending relief

A distant roar livens into a nearby crack

As streaks of fire are written across the sky

By a hand unseen, connecting all

A warning to seek shelter from harm

To find a safe place to hear its call

Steam arises from the walkway

As droplets of refreshment gently touch

With a building patter of rhythmic sound

Soothing the now curled and cooling leaves

Suddenly letting their wash fall to the ground

Beginning as soft well spaced droplets

Relief from the summer heat soon comes in force

Falling from on high, saving from drought

Forming pools of watery life giving grace

Running over into rivulets slowly reaching out

As this soothing summer gift of life builds

My imperfect tree haven is no longer shelter

Leaving my fears, beginning to walk again

I set out with trust as the rain envelopes me

Assuring me that I am part of His plan

Help me leave the imperfect shelter of my fear

And set out bravely, trusting Your plan

Engulfed by the steady rain of Your grace

Filling all, encompassing all, relieving all

From the dryness of doubt in this life place

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