It rained all day yesterday 

Not too heavy nor too light

With a tempo of andante

And a relaxed cadence

Its repeating rhythm 

And simple tune

Befitted meditation

Tap tap tap

The rain was telling a lengthy story

Of long ago and far away

About love and splendor 

Joy and laughter

Tears and sorrow

But through the magic veil of rain

Imperfections were obscured

Only the beautiful soft hues remained

Like a gentle dream

By Shih-Fang Wang

From: United States