Cloudburst

Running through the rain

I put my ear to my chest

and heard the righteous pounding

of the song to self

beating out an anthem of

thanksgiving

the sideways torrent

unleashed an avalanche of

praise

rather than dwell in these

"difficult times"

I found myself lost in the

miracle of my functional body

the glory of

salvation

every breath I drew

reminded me of

freedom

my escape from death's grip

sweet rain on my tongue

a refreshing reminder of

God's provision