they are those -
that go each way,
umbrella up (grip it tighter)
running past the deepest
steps
afraid of the water pools collecting
in the middle of their walkway.


                                        i am these -
                                        that puddle jump
                                                            (splash)
                                        rain soaked and waiting
                                        for the water to wash my life

                                        away.




wash it all away.
please.

::wash it all. away::