The drought ends

It’s raining today.
Really, it is raining.
That sound on the roof, that’s rain.
Look out the window – everything’s wet. Haven’t seen that in a while, have we?
Umbrellas – we need umbrellas.
When was the last rainy day? July 11, wasn’t it?
The stiff straw-like grass is softening. Do I see a green blade out there already?
The dog dashes out, is surprised. She gives a great shake so that the person under the umbrella is even wetter.
It doesn’t matter. It’s raining.
Finally.