RAIN, RAIN!

Rain, rain,—fall, fall,

In a heavy screen—

That my lover be not seen!

Wind, wind,—blow, blow,

Till the leaves are stirred—

That my lover be not heard!

Storm, storm,—rage, rage,

Like a war around—

That my lover be not found!

... Lark, lark,—hush ... hush ...

Softer music make—

That my lover may not wake....

Zoë Akins