Rain

I stare into a puddle and see my refection as I look down
Its emptiness inside, concealed with a frown.
Then raindrops splash right in and turn my reflection to the sky
A storm is beginning, and not just physically outside.
Calm and peaceful drop by drop, it's cleansing and it's cleaning
The lightning flashes, creates its light, for me, symbolically screaming.
Feeling a presence hover over me, more than the rolling thunder,
Vibrating my thoughts , it's sinking in, it begins to pull me under.
It rains, it pours, but yet I smile, not just my skin is saturated
Freedom comes amidst this storm, all fears evacuated.
This wind gives me strength as I spin in a circle, just like the leaves on the ground
In its whisper I find secrets as it sweeps past my ears, consuming me with its sweet sound.
Together with the clouds my worries begin to fade away
As the scenery from the beautiful sunset is put out on display.
The radiance so peaceful, as if the sky has been made new
The sun rays reach out to me and say "this is for you."
I know there is peace after my storm but this scene is so breath taking
As if it crawled into my being and inspired a new, a real, awakening.