training in the rain

training in the rain calling


The beginning of the flow

accustomed to the falling

of what I do not know



rain flows to stream

at it's own pace

the foundation will redeem

the river shall replace



next comes the river

of context and consent

in fast blows deliver

a confession without repent



next comes the ocean

the essence to deceive

the grace of all the motion

a mantra to believe



the comes the vapor

the hunger there to sate

the storm begins to taper

when wind and sea relate



the sun warms the water

thunder booming loud

a kiss of phoebe's daughter

the spirit of the cloud



then it comes full around

of kindness and sacrifice



"what did you learn" profound



the virtue of the vice







so this my students sorrow



the joy love and pain



from this simple poem borrow



of training in the rain