In the sky
a single cloud
hides the sun
delivers rain
A puddle forms
standing out
on an expanse
of dry ground
Playful boys
step jump splash
smile laugh shout
run along
leave behind
Girls in dresses
stay clean
stay dry
avoid the rain
walk on by
Mothers watch
fathers wait
for girls and boys
out in the rain
out in harm's way
Children home
safe and sound
cloud rain puddle
gone, forgotten
nowhere to
be found
