rain AND sun
even the sensei's brush hesitates
above the ink-wet parchment

rain-timpani ended
sun bursts into solo
dripping leaves pitter and patter

sad puddles
last night's frolicking rain
what happened?!

the pond full
the rain stops
any questions?

rainsong stops
only fragrances still fall
and birds all atwitter

rain
jackhammers on the pavement
piledrives in the fields

raindrops knock
windows open
come in!

raindrops whimpering on the skylights
I knock wistfully on the window
yes, come out, come out and join us!

leaves falling on rain
now returning to their trees
in sky blue puddles