Chance of Rain

"Chance of Rain"

The weather said “chance of rain”

I packed my umbrella and put on my sneakers

I was tired of my old winter boots

It is spring now, although still March.

I stepped outside into a snowstorm

and reached back in the door for my winter hat.

It is just getting light out as I reach my car

I take my camera out for a photograph.

Past the lake and up the hill it is still snowing.

In the center of town it is a blur of white.

I come down the other side

by the time I reach the bottom

the snow is only a memory.

Not a flake to be found anywhere.

I take off my hat finally and unzip my coat.

I step out of my car under a gray sky and continue on my way.

--Rebecca, March 26, 2013