Smiling Through the Rain

I found God
on the corner of first and main
he was leaning on a light post
standing in the rain
he never said a word
as I sat down at his feet
I saw his lips up turn
as I followed his gaze.

"It's been awhile,"
I say softly.

"It has," he says lightly.

"You waited..." I murmur

"I did," he agrees
a smile playing at his lips

"Why?" I ask, gaze moving fully to him

His eyes fall on me
"I missed you."

The words are sincere.

I let out a tired sigh
gaze flickering to the ground in front of me
"I think I missed you too..."

A moment of silence passes
comfortable, despite the steady rain
He offers me his hand
"May I have this dance?"
It's my turn to smile
as I place my hand in his
I jump as thunder claps overhead
and a light chuckle reaches my ears
his eyes twinkle at my wide eyed look
I laugh at myself
as the dance begins

The rain beats out a steady tune
and the dance is a slow swirl
and I'm smiling through the rain.


©2011 Sarah Hale