rain

in a lone remote station
i stood awaiting
the train ran late
sunlight was fading

as day turned to dark
clouds gathered above the path
still became the wind
foretelling a tale of its wrath

a crack of thunder
a blaze of lightening
behold the sound
so loud, so frightening

yet for a moment
died all the sound
down came the rain
hitting hard on the ground

fragrance of the wet soil
filled the air all around
like a sweet embrace
comfort in it i found

lost in the smell
a walk i started
drenched i became
once shelter i parted

in wind and rain
the leaves were flapping
on the beat of tiny drums
trees stood singing, dancing and clapping

joyous were the sounds
magical was the sight
calmness filled the air
cast away was fright

to wash away the filth
down poured the shower
beautiful looked everything
like petals of a new flower

sparkling clean were plants
of dirt they were free
even in such darkness
it was plain for all to see

visible now and then vanished
water fell from the sky
words fail me to explain it
a sight , my oh my

pity i felt for others
not a soul was on the road
hiding in their houses
when such gifts were bestowed

lost within a world of enchantment
for hours i strolled
through all of the wonders
forgotten , time rolled

that night i shall remember
though the time is far apart
wet, dark and cold
with a chill that warmed the heart