In the rain

another one about the rain

Rain came early

it walks up to the river

walks into the quiet of the park

trestle bridge meanders a little

shiny planks follow my steps

pavilion in the distance

meditates in dim silence

innocent swallow

shuttles briskly between the sky

and the water

purple bouquet of the moonlight

ripples on the tear-stained surface

a slender stone path

nestled among the trees

bamboos one or two

awake from their tender sleep

raindrops urge me to return home

with a higher tone

along the way

pebbles swig loneliness

at soles of my feet.