Jealous Of The Rain

He said he was jealous of the rain

It touched places he never could and never would

I imagined droplets springing from clouds as tears falling from his defeat

Literature taught me tears signaled sexual frustration

Life showed me tears highlighted intimate and sensual exploration

Every time a drop shimmies down my skin

I wonder if that is how his fingers would feel

I envy the rain that touches every corner of the earth

Returning above reborn, renewed waiting for the chance to absorb more

And disseminate accumulated tactile experiences

All I’m going to say is, Yes, this is based on a real life occurrence. I had an ex who used to sing “Jealous” by Labrinth. The lyrics are all too true of our long-distance relationship. This poem could definitely be longer, but I just don’t have the heart to go that far down memory lane. So I’ll honor the experience by letting this song do the rest of the heavy lifting.