Chase the Sun

Raindrops caress my skin.

I feel happiness within.

I look out at the horizon.

I see the slowly lowering sun.

Like a deer on the sprint,

Off I went.

I run, skip and jump through the rain.

My muscles hurt from all the strain.

Coming to a halt, I cool down.

I slowly look around.

The earth is verdant and wet.

Where’s the sun?   Have I caught it yet?

Gazing up, I see the yellow rays.

I could lay in them for days.

Regaining my composure,

I cease this exposure.

I start running again.

Hope flourishes within.

As I catch up to the sun,

I feel my job is done.