lovers like rain

a garden of roses

and children sitting there for many mornings crying tears that make rainy days rainier.

sunny days past and hands drenched in snow and blood

lips touch hers ice cold, heart and skin.

kiss on nose neck collar bone breast forehead and all of the above

wilting roses againsts rain and fog and nights under gloomy windows

lit by fireplaces.

finger touch glass and paint words that spell ‘i love you’ backwards

bodies against backs in dark rooms

hands held against layer of soft fabric.

pitter patter goes rain bitter batter against windows and walls

lightning flashes illumintating midnight moods and dried flowers on the wall next to the reflection of passing cars

back are the days of rain and tears

and screams of cars and families

men young and old drip tears of pain

and lovers of every kind

damn i love the rain.