The Calm Before the Storm

In the calm before the storm we walked. Two fools together
Spoke of this and laughed of that. Unmindful of the weather
When the first fat raindrops fell, we saw we’d wandered far
You pulled my hood about my ears. Said: race you to the car
But you didn’t run ahead. You waited at my pace
And smiled the smile that warms my heart. With raindrops on your face
Back at the car, you and the dog. Discussed your hopes and dreams
While I dodged the dancing rain. Returning with ice creams
We licked and laughed, and had no care. For those who judged us mad
Life is to short to hear their rules. Too precious to be sad
In the calm before the storm. The splashing puddles shined
Two fools who walked it side by side. Made everything sublime.

jane jago