We Didn’t Hide

The time I recall

When the rain would fall

We didn’t run inside

To hide

As the sudden cool wind

That came rushing in

On a hot summer day

Testified

Dark clouds appeared

A sweet, subtle scent

The leaves on the trees

Hung down

We splashed in the puddles

The stream by the curb

Where the heat of the day

Was drowned

Mom brought out towels

We were soaked to the skin

A maelstrom swirled

round the drain

I still find that mirth

In the smell of wet earth

Of when we didn’t hide

From the rain