Autumn Showers Poem by David Wood

Autumn, with its blustery winds
And squally showers sees
People scurrying away from
The weather as multitudes of
Windswept leaves blow in every
Direction around their feet.

They curse or shout at the rain
As their umbrella's buckle under
A strong wind and hurry along
Dodging puddles and other
People as they try to reach
Somewhere dry.

But it's also good to love autumn
Weather with the wind hitting
Your face with driving rain and
Cold temperatures. We seem to
Have become soft regarding our
Autumn or even our winter weather.

Our forefathers didn't have the
Luxury of sitting in a car or cafe
Waiting for the rain to stop, they
Walked, or sat on top of a windswept
Horse drawn wagon as rain lashed
Down their necks.

Then there is the smell of freshly
Falling rain as raindrops fall through
The atmosphere attracting hundreds
Of particles of pollution pulling them
To the ground. This fragrance is
Called ‘petrichor, ' and is pure delight.

Even the sound of rain is calming,
Whether you hear it from inside your
Home or other building, you could
Even meditate to the sound of falling
Rain. So, next time it rains, go out
And enjoy it, without the umbrella.