Sudden Rain in June

An ash black cat on the tarmac licks her gravel paws I pose on the sofa snack on blue tortilla chips the salty olive oiled jalapeños you gave me and blossoms of tangy goats cheese

Worlds apart you & I share stories of sudden rain in June I tell you how it hits the pavement like applause bloodies the asphalt lifts the scented lid of first dust The cat scutters away burned by these insulting drops But you I see you lift your open mouth to the clouds