Soothing Rain

Light rain started falling as I left work.  I felt the first drop as I walked down the sidewalk, that first drop that I imagine might not be a harbinger - or is perhaps imagination itself.  Then there's another, and another, and they start coming closer together, and I realize - yes, it's raining - and then wonder if it will stay light and easy for the next 25 minutes, or if it will continue to build and end up soaking me before I get home.

Today, the rain settled in to a light patter, and I arrived home just a little damp.  After I ate, the sound of the rain on the roof was so soothing that I laid down on the floor for a while just to be quiet and listen to it.