A Spring Rain falls from the clouds above

landing softly with a trickle-trickle sound as it travels through the downspout to the ground

Birds perched in the trees, chirp and rejoice as mother earth also welcomes the fresh water to nourish her parched parts beneath the lush green grass.

A Rain Day … I’ll take it

We didn’t have snow days this winter not even one, the first ever in my 50+ years of living the Appalachian Mountains, this will have to do.

And I, like the birds, grass and trees, welcome the sounds with open ears and an open heart to be still and listen.

There’s an expression I’ve heard or read: “Wherever you find yourself, therein be content.”

Today I have found myself in my little corner room, window open to hear and enjoy the sounds from the rain and birds and experience the wind as it gently blows across my cheek.

In this moment, I find myself content.

©Anita Adams May 2023