RAIN 
 
Tonight she jumped on the bed early 
She usually waits until I am asleep 
Maybe it was the rain.  
 
She found her spot then snuggled in 
Making sure she was touching 
And we listened to the rain.  
 
We lay there together 
Taking comfort in the warmth and 
Nearness of fellow living beings 
And listened to the rain. 
 
I didn't want to move 
I didn't want to sleep 
As we soothed each other 
And listened to the rain.  
 
She fell asleep first 
Little body jerks indicating relaxation 
I still lay there 
Basking in the proximity 
And listened to the rain.