Praying for Rain
b'Praying for Rain\\n\\nwhatever happened to the mirage that\\nmade us feel as if safety was over a hill\\n\\nthe hot sun beating down upon our brows\\nwithout any thoughts of old maliciousness\\n\\nwater filled our minds with such thirst,\\nbut our dry cheeks were like colanders\\n\\ninstead, we will wither like roses far from\\nanyone\\u2019s cascading care, praying for rain\\n\\njames kenneth blaylock \\n5-28-19'