Rambling Friday: My Love and Hate Relationship with Rain

A Poem:

Umbrellas

U is for Umbrellas that bloom in rainy weather,

Like many-colored mushrooms sprouting upward altogether,

How useful an umbrella is! But still, I often wonder,

If a roof on a stormy evening, Isn't nicer to be under.

--Phyllis McGinley

I hate:

Muddy roads caused by the rain.

I hate mud-streaked floors when improperly wiped-off shoes cause them.

I hate the floods (although awesome to watch).

I hate the destruction caused by too much rain.

I dislike the rainy, depressing days when they number more than two.

BUT, I love...

I love the sound of rain tinkling on a metal rooftop.

I love the sprinkles of showers that give the flowers their daily drink.

I love how they help the vegetables to grow,

and keep our grassy yards green and alive.

I love how the rains cool the hot and dry days.

I appreciate how rain re-energizes everything.

So...

though there are unpleasant things about the rain.

I will stay focused on the positive,

appreciate the benefits,

and enjoy the rain!

Happy rainy days!