rain falling straight downward
no wind, no slant
splatting onto the roof, ground, any surface between sky and land
my lunchtime walk will be muddy if it occurs at all
I do not mind the rain, the forecast
as come what may, I cannot change it
there is small comfort in knowing I am not missing anything
     I could be experiencing in the sunshine
          as I work the day away
there is great comfort in knowing the rain will cease
rain is always and forever temporary
light has a method
clearing clouds, breaking through