Rainless

We’ve had so many days without

A single drop of rain

That trees and plants are suffering 

From lack-of-water strain.

For people, it’s been wonderful -

With so much time outside, 

The joy of crisp fall weather

Paired with sun can’t be denied.

Yet animals are hurting and

Most crops are fading, too,

Though there isn’t really anything

To help that we can do.

Yet, there are reports that Thursday 

We’ll experience some rain.

I’ll miss these lovely sunny days,

But I will not complain.