Two toddlers wore rain

In the yard, in the fog

of a heavy downpour

two toddlers wore rain 

like tight-fitted jeans

which clung to their clothes

so soggy, and yet ~

in moments of glee

with a spin and a spree

they laughed and laughed

to a thousand thuds

as each thundering thump

of their shiny red boots

forced a violent splatter.

But what does it matter?

For youth is a moment

cleaved to a cloth

made of exquisite fabric

for a future memory.

Author's Note

Second try.

Reviews

[William Michael Reeves]

I could almost feel the water splatter as the kids spun in a puddle. Brought memories to mind of sprinklers and hoses and not caring about weather... And the future.

[Relic]

Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment, Bill. :)

[Avenlight]

I agree, great imagery...you're quite the artist. I love the nostalgia.

[Relic]

I appreciate your thoughts, Avenlight. Welcome to Writers Cafe. :))

[M. J. Smith]

The innocence of playing in the rain... While it was never a pastime of mine, I have seen it. And this should be left as is. The images are so sweet and accurate. Nicely done.

[Relic]

Thanks very much for stopping by with your kind review, M.J. :)

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Relic, this is awesome! The imagery was perfect and the flow smooth!

[Relic]

It's such a relief to hear someone say that, Kathy. Thank you so much. 😁

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

You are welcome! I enjoyed it!

[Sami Khalil]

Absolutely true and right on the money. I like how you compare that to worn and faded clothes as the fabric of life and living.
Title is intriguing but wonderful. I think the author is showing us that two toddlers can grow to experience things different even if they are the same elements.

An excellent one Mr. Relic...

[Relic]

Thanks very much for your thoughts, Sami. I appreciate it very much. 😊

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir.

[Sami Khalil]

"For youth is a moment
cleaved to the cloth

made from the fabric
of future memories."