So Let it Rain

Shirley A Mandel

Oh Lord,

why does it have to rain today

when sunny days are so fine?

Oh but I don't want to be a fuss-budget

that complains all the time.

The grass needs the rain.

The trees need the rain.

The river needs the rain.

We all need the rain.

So let it rain, rain, rain Jesus!



Published by Shirley A Mandel

Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as...  View profile

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  • Sheri Fresonke Harper8/3/2011

    I always love the rain, much more than sunshine:)

  • Sivaramakrishnan Ananthanarayanan7/18/2011

    There is a reason behind every action, every moment. True devotion, Shirley - siva

  • LarrWayne Po7/17/2011

    On target.

  • Rita Oakleaf7/12/2011

    Ever since I planted my garden, I am happy when it rains. It means I don't have to water it! :)

  • Delicia Powers7/11/2011

    Beautiful....

  • Effi L. Donovan7/10/2011

    Cute :)

  • Jill E. Wright7/8/2011

    great! i'm sure it will rain all week while we're at camp. that's just the way it goes, huh?

  • T L Wilson7/7/2011

    Great poem!

  • Michele Starkey7/7/2011

    It will come! cheers :)

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