Into the Storm

When the weather’s wet and windy,
It’s a special treat
To curl up and remain indoors;
Such luxury is sweet.

A working person cannot choose
To call in sick for weather.
No matter how you dread it,
You must get your act together.

Sometimes even when you’re off,
You’re forced by obligation
To venture out into a storm
To reach your destination.

Today was such a day for me.
Despite my knuckles clenched
Around my strong umbrella,
In two minutes I was drenched.

The sweeping winds and pounding rain
Allowed no chance to hide.
I wished I could have changed my plans
And spent the day inside.

But I went out and braved the storm,
Though I will not deny
I would have been much happier
At home, relaxed and dry.