Close you eyes and take in
Those deep rich smells
And the aroma that wafts
From the ponds and the wells,
Glance through the window
At the inky mass in the sky
And watch out for the feathered clumps
Of birds flying by,
Breathe in that cool air
And listen carefully
To the calm before the storm
To the wind through the trees,
Wait and await
For the sound of the first drop
That’s your cue to run outside
And play till the rain stops!
Watch as the Earth becomes alive
As the creatures wake up and shiver
As the plants and trees begin to thrive
And the animals scatter hither and tither,
Lightning strikes and thunder crashes
The power goes out and soon
The dark sky is lit up with big, bright flashes
Lighting up even the new moon!
Rain is truly a magical time
Full of sensations and wonder
Next time it rains take a step outside
And enjoy the rain, the lightning and the thunder…