Rain, Rain

Scurrying about, hurried by precipitation
Hiding under cover of brightly colored nylon
Lock yourself up inside the house
Nothing to do but wait for this burden to pass
Why?
Water evaporates, shirts dry out
Droplets gather like dew on my scalp
But soon they are no more
Rain, rain - don't go away
Fall fresh and clean on me
Make me thankful for your cooling touch
And thankful more for days without