a walk in the rain
passing the time in a meeting that was going on too long
no windows, trapped in artificial light
finally, i rise, announcing my need for departure
i see the dark skies, the rain falling
my car, parked a good 15-minute walk away
people scrambling around outside
trying to get to their building, their car, before they get too wet
i take 3 steps, running
then i decide to walk
not fast, just slow and leisurely
i'm going to get wet anyway
i stroll in the pouring rain, soaked in seconds
i smile as people continue to run to and fro
in the distance i hear thunder
yet i walk slowly
the world slowed down for me for this walk
i make it to my car just as the rain lets up
i'm soaked, not a dry inch of clothing
i start my car and drive home under the dark skies
and i swear i see a break in the clouds
and the sun poking through
no windows, trapped in artificial light
finally, i rise, announcing my need for departure
i see the dark skies, the rain falling
my car, parked a good 15-minute walk away
people scrambling around outside
trying to get to their building, their car, before they get too wet
i take 3 steps, running
then i decide to walk
not fast, just slow and leisurely
i'm going to get wet anyway
i stroll in the pouring rain, soaked in seconds
i smile as people continue to run to and fro
in the distance i hear thunder
yet i walk slowly
the world slowed down for me for this walk
i make it to my car just as the rain lets up
i'm soaked, not a dry inch of clothing
i start my car and drive home under the dark skies
and i swear i see a break in the clouds
and the sun poking through
posted by owen at 8:57 PM
2 Comments:
Just take a moment and watch the world spin by, I love that feeling. The feeling when you are watching everyone else rush around in a hurry. It's like having a secret no one else knows about.
Every situation can be what we want it to be. You chose to experience the rain different than those who were running from it. You enjoyed it, smiled as it pelted you with soft silver drops. You embraced it.
Life is much more enjoyable when you embrace the inevitable.
Nice post -
E
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