A River of Rain

Thirty-six hours of rain, they say,

is out in the ocean, heading our way.

It’s rained for the better part of a week,

but it hasn’t begun to reach its peak.

I said, last summer, that I wouldn’t complain

when fall rolled round and it started to rain.

So,I’m really not whining ‘bout being wet.

I just do wonder how wet it will get.

Let’s Pretend

Let’s pretend that we are pretty.

Let’s pretend we’re rich and thin.

Let’s pretend that everywhere we go

we always fit right in.

Let’s pretend that we are gracious, gentle,

thoughtful, good, and kind,

and we exercise some caution when

we start to speak our mind.

Let’s pretend that people like us.

Let’s pretend that we like them.

Let’s pretend that ‘cause we exercise,

our bods are fit and trim.

Let’s pretend that COVID leaves and

we can go without a mask.

Let’s pretend that there are answers

to life’s questions that we ask.

Let’s pretend.