Gratitude for the metal roof installed
To forestall drips and cost, without
Knowledge that crass practicality 
Denied all the best rewards in store.    

Drought breaking rain heralded
With the pat pat pat and then
Resounding boom is a serenade 
For me the barrel, dust laden road,
Thirsty tree and parched flower.  

A nap under a rain blessed roof,
Gifts sounds of cooling streams,
Troubles prisoned and far aloof,
Promises kept in restful dreams.  

Thatch or asphalt might suffice
But a poet needs the ring of water
Streaming from generous heaven
          And loving father.