Enjoying the Rain

The sky turns
charcoal black
with clouds hanging
low to stare
upon us and
warn of an
overwhelming downpour
that may flood creeks,
clog streets and throw
normal life out of
routine path of activities.

I stepped outside
with my iphone to
capture the beauty
of the Dallas skyline
that abuts the high-rises
with the touch of
dark stream of clouds.
I felt warm burst
of air on my face
that jolted me to
look afar and take
another beautiful picture
of the horizon that
embraces the light
of thunder eviscerating
the sky with the
sharp edges of
heavenly sword.

Suddenly rain with high
wind got me drenched,
and I, instead of running
inside, enjoyed a
rain-soaked afternoon
by getting wet and
thanking the God
for the opportunity
to embrace the intense
rain that came as
a blessing in the
midst of a hot summer.