In the Rain

The gunmetal sky opened up and released an unforgiving volley of rain droplets.  Each splash of her footsteps could be heard down the alleyway along with a symphony of raindrops as she drew closer. Her hips swayed in tune with the streaks of rain swishing back and forth like grass being blown in the wind. I can remember the last time I looked upon her beautiful face. A pleasurable memory burned into my mind like a brand. Thoughts of her floated up from the depths of my mind from time to time. Usually it was the days when the pitter patter of rain awoke me from a dreamless sleep. Upon opening my eyes they would instantly dart to my left side, expecting to see the image of a calm and serene face framed by a tangle of hair. However, time after time they were greeted with the dismal feeling of emptiness.

Now here she was, her splashing steps bringing her closer to my embrace. How long had it been? The time away from her seemed a blur of everyday events. Time clicked into place, life could finally resume.  For under the common black umbrella resided an uncommon girl. The only girl my heart longed for, the only one I ever want to see when I rise from my dreamless slumber.