rain

Slowly it starts, steadily it increases

My mind and heart are at war if it brings a washing relief

Or a grueling retreat

One drop at a time my mask is washed away

And soon I am revealed by the rain

Caught off guard I lower my head, 

I don't know if I can hold my head high in the rain

It may mask my tears but also wets my fears 

Until they rush out into the storm causing thunderings

That every soul can hear

Now alone with no mask and secrets revealed

I start to walk in the heart drenching rain

And let my feet guide me where they may

Cold and wet I look to the sky

And ever so slightly see a break in the clouds

That reminds me there is still someone worth fighting for

That moment will carry me on until the next rain comes

Eventually leading me to the time when no matter how dark

The sun will always shine in my life