The Rain Said
 

We couldn't live like that. Regret grew
Exasperated. What else have we
Now to look forward to? Helen
Didn't comprehend why her lady friend
Yearned for daily

Miracles. A calm
Intonation claimed her voice. "I
Laugh at all
Lies." She wanted to kill
Encouragement because the
Rain told her.

--Wendy Miller

 
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