Kayaking In The Rain Poem by Jim Yerman

When we planned the family kayak trip we hoped it was preordained
that we would be blessed with beautiful weather…that there would be no chance of rain.

As the day approached our excitement became a little more restrained
when we heard the weatherman report…there was a chance of rain.

But off we paddled anyway…deciding not to give in to our fear…
and the weather…it was beautiful…the river…cool and clear.

Halfway through our kayak trip, however, it did begin to rain
but something happened on that river…let me take a moment to explain.

The rain dropped softly from the sky…and onto us as well…
quietly and gently…in single drops it fell.

There was no thunder…no lightning with it…nothing to cause in us disdain…
Just a simple….serene…and mesmerizing…tender fall of rain.

All got quiet on the river…as mother's, fathers, sons and daughters
were captivated by the sight and sounds of raindrops diving in the water.

I watched a young girl smile…as the rain fell softly on her head…
"I never thought that raindrops could be this beautiful! " she said.

Nature pleasantly surprised us today…on our little river jaunt…
by giving us a gift of something…we thought we did not want….

So next time we plan a kayak trip…you will not hear me complain
if, as the day of the trip approaches, …there is a chance that it will rain.