WE watched the rain Through the window-pane Out on the dripping street, And we saw the hurrying feet Of the people who passed, "How long will you last, O Rain?" we cried; "it's mean to spoil our fun, Please get all your pouring done, And make way for the pleasant sun!" But still the rain came down Over hill and town. We played some games so it couldn't see How very sorry we could be Because the rain would fall— But that didn't scare the rain at all— A lot of indoor things we did, And far off from the window hid. But still the rain came down Over hill and town. Then at last to our surprise Mamma proposed with glowing eyes That we should all at once go out Into that rain—there was a shout!— "Come, get your rain-coats all together, We'll make the best of rainy weather— Without the sun We still can have a day of fun!" And still the rain came down Over hill and town. Then we walked briskly down the street, Wrapped up well from head to feet; That was the greatest fun that day, And now we wished the rain would stay! But strange! before we were aware, A sudden light came to the air— The roguish rain had hurried by, At last the sun was in the sky! And everywhere the light poured down On hill and town. Home we trudged with boots together, We felt sure in every weather Be it rain or cloud or sun We could laugh and have our fun! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A SONG OF COURAGE by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON HOW MY HEART SINKS by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON BETRAND AND GOURGAUD TALK OVER OLD TIMES by EDGAR LEE MASTERS SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY: ALBERT SCHIRDING by EDGAR LEE MASTERS |