^ r e l e a s e ^

release 

she exhales

a barely audible whisper 

dissipating slowly 

through the drifting currents 

of the wind 

and with that solitary 

spoken word 

hardly a sound that 

exited, yet dance 

off of her pallid 

lips

she discovered a

peace,

a freedom 

only experienced by those who

release 

the negative, weighted emotions 

harbored for too long 

and inhale a chilling 

refreshing breath

of hope

-Riley 

{{ r a i n }}

a glimpse of a raindrop

as the rain dances from the sky

descending, falling 

from weighted clouds 

they find indulgence 

in newfound independence 

exposure to the pressure of wind 

exhilaration as they plunge 

into an unknown destination

they plummet to the earth 

receiving the impact 

accepting a new life

We've finally been receiving much-needed rain! With warnings of a drought and making provisions for food rationing, everyone has started to become frantic. God provides all of our needs, no matter what! He knows how to protect his children, and he is giving us rain now, even if he didn't allow us any in the previous months. His plan for everyone and plan for our lives is perfect, and we need to keep our faith that He always provides for us. 

The sound of the rain, for me, is soothing and tranquil. It inspires me to write and gives me a calm state of mine. Above is the poem I wrote while listening to the rain. 

-Riley