A tremendous rumble

the Earth trembles below

Thunder, nearly deafening

accompany radiant eruptions. 

Rain pours down

cascades over tin roofs.

A single silhouette

stands in the torrent

Silver droplets

descend onto cold skin

unfaltering, they gaze at the sky.

Sirens blare warnings

thin frame presses off

a dripping cement wall.

Feels every atmospheric tear prick their face

before it carrasses their cheek

Washes away guilt and pain

beauty unfolds in acceptance

understanding the creation of a "new you"

After all, there is no beauty without trial

There will be no rainbow without rain

A smile tugs on chapped lips

soaked hair

drenched shirt

They revel in the embrace

Some people feel the rain

Others just get wet