Of Rain and Pain

Let the rain fall steadily towards the earth.
Let it come in waves of downpours and sprinkles.
Let the precipitation fall here and now.
Let it continue for the day and possibly tomorrow.

Let a storm that brought devastation to one part of our country bring renewed life to another portion of it. Let the rain fall on ground that will bring forth food in the fall and help feed those who have been battered this week. Let the deprived plants explode in color and bloom again.

Sometimes it's easier to find the silver lining of a real cloud than it is to find any good in certain events. Sure, there are stories of heroic deeds and selfless acts. There are stories of strangers helping each other and people from different classes encouraging one another onward. But in the cloud that envelopes London these days, it's hard to see any silver lining.

Here's to hoping that such a devastating moment can be followed by a resilience and unity that has the ability to overcome such tragedy.