These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

The Dark of Rain

The dark of rain, it shrouds the day
with moisture coming from the sky.
The sun is hiding, naught to say,
and Earth can't see it, nor reply.

The dark of rain might stay awhile
to cause some wetness to my job.
I need to be strong and wear a smile,
not letting darkness hope to rob.

The dark of rain helps growth to spring
the flowers on their newfound way.
With pollen washed I now can sing
as darkness soon becomes light grey.

The dark of rain is not fore'er.
The sunny days return quite soon.
The challenges have no more care
than God permits for our best boon.

by Jay O’Toole
on March 22nd, 2024