All yesterday it rained And now tonight The rain pool fills the street With quivering light, Holding in shallow depths The evening sky, Red-flecked with sunset And dark birds that fly Around the old stone church on tower and tree. Tomorrow All the pavement will be dry; No trembling vision of the earth and sky Will stir the passer-by To quick delight As on this rain-splashed Gleaming street tonight. And leave me wondering at the mystery ... How shallow depths reflect infinity. |