What If It Rains?

By J. M. Carlstad

We looked at the sky

To the glimmering dark

Watching the stars

Curiosity to spark

But what if it rains?

asked his worried wee voice

And his blue eyes

Were filled with concern

Look up in the sky

My wee one so fair

And tell me oh tell me

What do you see there?

I see the sky

Do you see any clouds?

Well, no, there’s just stars

Then there’s no rain just now

We walked on a path

All of nature to see

As the green of the spring

Gathered upon the trees

But what if it rains?

Asked his worried wee voice

And his blue eyes

Were filled with concern

Look all around you

Tell me, what do you see?

I see mosses and flowers

Grasses, birds, ‘n tall trees

If it rains out

My wee one so fair

It’s Mother Nature watering

The Earth with her care

Some days are more special

As days come and go

excitement waxes ‘n wanes

Just like the moon’s glow

But what if it rains

Asked his worried wee voice

And his blue eyes

Were filled up with concern

What if it rains

My wee one so fair?

Now listen carefully

To this message I share

What if it rains?

Well that’s how life goes

We can bask in the sun

Or wait for the snow

we can ride on the moment

Of life’s melodies

Or drown in the rains

From a mind chilling breeze

Or watch for life’s moments

When the rain brings

The rainbow

Sparkling over the trees

The rains raise the waters

that flow to the seas

And wash the dirt from our Earth

And humanities’ deeds

What if it rains

My wee one so fair?

His blue eyes sparkled

'Well I guess I’ll be happy!

Now, let’s go over there!'