Two toddlers wore rain

In the yard, in the fog

of a heavy downpour,

two toddlers wore rain

like tight-fitted jeans

which clung to them soggy

in moments of glee

through each spin and spree. 

They giggled and laughed,

a thousand thuds,  

as each soaking thwack

of their shiny red boots  

forced a violent splatter.

But what does it matter?  

For youth is but a moment

cleaved to a cloth,  

made of a fabric

for future memories.  

Author's Note

Second try.

Reviews

[Inessa]

I think we adults can learn from the children. Even here in Kyiv, despite the dangers closing in on us, I still see children playing undeterred. Their innocence is a precious commodity. I sure hope many of the children here retain that youthful outlook and are not disturbed by all they are witnessing. Their fabric of future memories may be torn and tattered otherwise. Lovely lines, Relic. ❤

[Relic]

Thank you,Inessa. I'm praying for you and the children of Kyiv.

[Miss Sharon]

What a lovely write! I especially like your closing lines...(youth is a moment cleaved to the cloth made from the fabric of future memories.) That is such a fabulously poetic thought! ~Sharon

[Relic]

Thanks so much for your comment, Miss Sharon. It's much appreciated.

[John the Baptist]

We adults could take a lesson from children as pictured in this offering. The two kids depicted here are able to enjoy simple things like playing in the rain. There is no need to posture, to compare or compete, just mutual enjoyment in the present moment. Somehow that marvelous ability gets hijacked by the years, replaced by worry, envy, resentment and a host of other things. I mean, really, can you imagine Putin playing in the rain?

[Relic]

haha no I couldn't, John. Although if he were to get hit by lightning I don't think that would be a bad thing. :) Thanks.

[William Michael Reeves]

I could almost feel the water splatter as the kids spun in a puddle. Brought memories to mind of sprinklers and hoses and not caring about weather... And the future.

[Relic]

Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment, Bill. :)

[Avenlight]

I agree, great imagery...you're quite the artist. I love the nostalgia.

[Relic]

I appreciate your thoughts, Avenlight. Welcome to Writers Cafe. :))

[M. J. Smith]

The innocence of playing in the rain... While it was never a pastime of mine, I have seen it. And this should be left as is. The images are so sweet and accurate. Nicely done.

[Relic]

Thanks very much for stopping by with your kind review, M.J. :)

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Relic, this is awesome! The imagery was perfect and the flow smooth!

[Relic]

It's such a relief to hear someone say that, Kathy. Thank you so much. 😁

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

You are welcome! I enjoyed it!

[Sami Khalil]

Absolutely true and right on the money. I like how you compare that to worn and faded clothes as the fabric of life and living.
Title is intriguing but wonderful. I think the author is showing us that two toddlers can grow to experience things different even if they are the same elements.

An excellent one Mr. Relic...

[Relic]

Thanks very much for your thoughts, Sami. I appreciate it very much. 😊

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir.

[Sami Khalil]

"For youth is a moment
cleaved to the cloth

made from the fabric
of future memories."