Rain
The rain beats on the roof. Slowly,
the driveway washes away, leaving nothing
but a gully. Sheltering in the house,
I hope that the damage is not too severe,
gutters overflow. Downspouts spew water
into the growing ditch, taking gravel
out into the road and you with it.
Gravel will have to be added to repair the drive.
But nothing will bring you back, you have washed too far downstream.
The Piker Press
2024
Rain
The rain beats on the roof. Slowly,
the driveway washes away, leaving nothing
but a gully. Sheltering in the house,
I hope that the damage is not too severe,
gutters overflow. Downspouts spew water
into the growing ditch, taking gravel
out into the road and you with it.
Gravel will have to be added to repair the drive.
But nothing will bring you back, you have washed too far downstream.
The Piker Press
Rain
The rain beats on the roof. Slowly,
the driveway washes away, leaving nothing
but a gully. Sheltering in the house,
I hope that the damage is not too severe,
gutters overflow. Downspouts spew water
into the growing ditch, taking gravel
out into the road and you with it.
Gravel will have to be added to repair the drive.
But nothing will bring you back, you have washed too far downstream.
The Piker Press
Rain
The rain beats on the roof. Slowly,
the driveway washes away, leaving nothing
but a gully. Sheltering in the house,
I hope that the damage is not too severe,
gutters overflow. Downspouts spew water
into the growing ditch, taking gravel
out into the road and you with it.
Gravel will have to be added to repair the drive.
But nothing will bring you back, you have washed too far downstream.
The Piker Press
2024
