Journey in Rain
Rain punches the gravel.
It seems that the clouds have begun to
unravel.
Drops slither into crevices of soil,
And pool up like the hump
of a camel.
The raucous wind is an ally to the rain.
Combusting in twin
flames.
it whips galling strands of hair into my eyes.
I squint but alas,
in vain.
Swift, I move like the water.
Wait, calls my shadow,
a stalker.
Sprinting across the slick sidewalks,
leaves plaster on the ground
Like mortar.
Cars vroom loudly on the road.
Speckles bounce off their tires and
explode.
A dazzling spray flashes in the air.
I duck and escape
the flood.
The driveway is now in sight.
Hood down, I continue
the scurrying flight.
Fumbling in my pocket, my key
jingles.
Twist.
Click.
I am now
alright.
by SOPHIA DU