She loves the rain. She loves the sound, the smell, the peace, the cleansing, the newness, and the hope of it.
She does not like the complaining of the people who do not like it, but she understands.
She knows that life is inconvenient sometimes.
She knows that it is frustrating to plan for a day to go one way, only to have it go another way, without warning.
She understands, so she wants to listen, but their noise drowns out the rain.
So she nods, and she hopes that they will feel heard but also that they will go away and leave her to her bliss.
She is her mother’s daughter, as they share a low tolerance for whining, particularly regarding things that one can do nothing to change.
She is also her own person, though, so she understands. And listens. And looks forward to talking to the ones who will share her joy.
Maybe they will have a puddle party later. Maybe they will invite everyone, even the naysayers, and help them turn their bleak day into dancing.
She hopes.
Linking up with Lisa-Jo Baker and other five-minute-Friday participants!
M. Suzanne Terry 
Loved the way you described this: “Maybe they will invite everyone, even the naysayers,” Beautiful words and image! Popped over from fmf!
Thank you, Rebecca!
Rain is refreshing and cleansing; it’s a great reminder of the showers of grace we stand under on a daily basis. Lovely imagery here that invites further reflection. A great FMF offering! Thank you 🙂 x
I agree! Grace is always what I get from rain. Thanks for reading, Joy.
Hi! Visiting from FMF. I love the way you described the rain…the cleansing, the newness. We often complain when things don’t turn out as planned but we can always change our attitude and look for the good.
Blessings to You! Melissa
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading, Melissa!
We have a rainy day here so I am looking out unto the same scenery, sometimes feeling the way you do. Keep writing. You have a cool perspective! A FMF “neighbor” Cindy 🙂
Thank you, Cindy! I’m glad you liked it.