Monsoon

Monsoon.
Rain like bullets.
Firing down from a leaden sky.

Bouncing off pavements.
Penetrating layers
Seeping through soles.

Seeking the earth the drops
skid along roads
Down roof tops and drain pipes

Urban trees
Dusty soldiers of cities
Relish the wet wash.

Grass bent and brown
from blazing hot days and summer tread
Go green from the first moisture touches.

People stand.
bedraggled
wet t-shirts out.

Monsoon.

Short

Sharp

Wet