when it rains in the city.

it rains in the city.
big, fat drops splatter on rooftops
parking lots
well up with water and umbrellas
stretch against the sky
drive slow and don't you dare
get wet
pitter. patter. showers
shudder from those heavy clouds.
when it rains in the city
thunder quakes like muffled coughs,
hacks from the smoker standing
in his solemn alley shroud.
smoking.
when it rains in the city
wipe my eyes and watch
slow, quiet fog
heave and sleep
as it rains in the city.