when the rain stops

the basement
is leaking. a small dark
puddle
of rain
has seeped in from
the incessant downpour
of four days
and nights.
it's a growing shadow
of wetness
against the concrete.
there is nothing you can
do, but
let it come, let it roll
and puddle.
the rain will stop.
the sun
will come out.
the floor will dry.
your life will go on
until it doesn't anymore.
sleep on it. it's true.