the darkness sits off in the distance and slowly

consumes you and before you know it you feel

and hear the pitter patter of rain drops.

a flash across the sky lights up your face

of dispare. you find yourself standing under

as awning of some front store on the strip

soaking with lonelyness. you look around and

see flashes of light and people dashing around.

then the big boom comes, so loud you almost

feel your body shake. is it all in my head? you

run out in the street feeling the warm drops of rain

penitrate your skin and with a smile and look in

your eyes as if the rain has cleansid your soul

you turn the corner and decide to walk home.