A Better Day to........

It’s not a good day
to wear suede.
Rain will stain
the nappy finish
of the vintage shirt
my friend 
Billy gave me.

It’s not a good day
to wash the car.
Rain will spot
the top and the hood
of my little Chevy.

It’s not a good day
to water the lawn
and the roses.
Rain will make that redundant 
and do a better job,
soaking in more slowly
and deeply, 
universally.

It’s not a good day
to paint that picket fence.
Rain will dampen the primer
and it will never dry.

It’s not a good day
to walk the dog.
Rain will soak her coat
and make her smell 
like sweaty socks.

It’s not a good day
to wash this big picture window. 
Rain will streak it
and leave it
as dirty as before
and it simply 
will need to be washed
once more.

No, it’s better today
to keep sitting here,
staring out the big window
watching the dark clouds
shift and roll and tumble by,
listening to the rain race through
the gutters and downspouts,
watching the wind
shake the trees 
and enjoy my tea.

Thank you rain!