Then Came Soft Rain

papers caught up in a hub

big blow surely to come up

lock all doors, board windows shut.

then came soft rain.

bolt up back, nail wall’s ruts

from prying wind; save rattling cup

time to take stock: to hurry up.

then came soft rain.

spice-filled scent, sea-bird lament

darkness stumbled forth, (then went.).

sea descends, scarred surf foam vents

then came soft rain.