when it rains

soft and steady
   the unforecast rain
falls
across the receptive earth,
green things large and small
   reaching up
      to accept every drop
with humble peace

and each
fear and worry and grumble
i held onto
yesterday
melts away
when i welcome
this overcast dawn
and move on
from pride's plans
to the gifts waiting

and You reveal
the choice -
to feel and react,
or listen and look and act
in sync with
what we can only see
when we let Your Love
open our inner eyes

quieting my thoughts
so i can hear You
speak to me
in blessings poured out,
i choose reach up
and accept every drop
when it rains,
and when i forget
and close my eyes,
to forgive myself
and reach up again