When we look up at the clouds in the sky, we often see some of them becoming dark and gray. The first thing we say is that it is going to rain. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn’t. There are times when we can smell the salt in the air when it is cloudy and humid, so we know that the rain is on the way. When the rain starts to fall from the sky, it smells so good. It is so cool and refreshing. I can say that because I have been in the rain before just walking and enjoying it. I remember when I was a kid, we all would be outside playing in the yard, and it would start to rain, those were the best times. I never let the rain stop me from doing what I wanted to do, or going where I wanted to go. It is fun being out in the rain unless it is storming.

Looking at this picture gives me feelings of nostalgia; I don’t know why but it does. Looking at the lights glowing on the bridge, and seeing the lights in the background makes me wish I could really experience that moment in time. Just looking at the water on the ground makes me wonder what’s there. Looking at the sky, it looks as if it was a storm and not just a simple refreshing rainfall. I suppose the person in the picture is enjoying the moment as it has taken place. The feeling one gets when it rain is normally a good feeling. I say this because the ground needs watering, and the atmosphere is clean and fresh. Whether it is warm, or cool after it rains, it still feels good.

I enjoy reading a good book when it rains, and I enjoy just relaxing watching a good movie, or listening to my favorite music. Sometimes I just like taking a good nap. How do you feel when its rain? What do you do? Well, until next time, enjoy the rain when it comes. c.2022 L.A.

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Life is precious, and we should cherish every moment. We should forgive those who have wronged us, because we never know when it will be our last day on this earth. Sometimes we may not know what to say, or what to do to show someone we love them. We wait until that last moment to find the words to say, but when we find those words, it is always too late to tell that person just how we feel about them, just how much we love them. We wait util they have gone on home to be with the Lord, well it is too late then.

I know it is hard to tell someone just how you really feel about them while they are living, but tell them anyway, don’t wait until they are gone. Don’t wait until they cannot hear you or see the tears in your eyes if any to tell them just how much you love them. Give them their flowers while they can smell them and enjoy them. Give them their flowers while they can smell them and enjoy the beauty of them. Once the eyes are closed, nothing can be seen or enjoyed. Nothing can be seen anymore.

Give me my flowers while I can see them. Give me my flowers while I can enjoy them and behold the beauty of their creation. Don’t wait until I leave, I will not be able to do either one. Show me love, show me kindness, show me compassion, treat me with dignity and respect. Sit with me and help me to remember some of the things I have forgotten about. Don’t push me to the side and forget all about me. Tell me something funny that I may hear myself laugh. Give me a reason to keep on keeping on. Forgive me if I have wronged you in any kind of way, or if I have said something to offend you, but just don’t forget to give me my flowers while I still have my sight, smell, and able to feel the texture of them. Pray with me while my knees will still bend and help me up because it is hard for me to do so on my own. Don’t leave my side when I need your help. Be with me every step of the way. I need you just as much as you may need me, but whatever you do, just give me my flowers while I am here and can enjoy them. c.2022 L.A.