Believing that the day has taken leave of its senses-- br A delay-or so they say-- br Was always in the plan; br And so as the rain br Pours itself in sheets of regret... br I give praise where i can; br Each dropp of complete rain br Is sheer beauty-absolute in the day- br As the purple flowers learn and take heed br In degrees-carefully br Asleep, the Peony dreams of floral display; br Rushing the winds of Spring-i agree--- br Flourishing growth beyond the pale... br Blossoming petals most supreme br Opening in time...