i always forget how much i miss the rain

landing in an unfamiliar place
i step off the plane
and look to the sky
i realise it’s starting to rain.

the feeling of cleansing is so distracting
i forgot why i ever came.

it’s been so long
since la has seen the rain

i forgot what it smells like
right before it hits
petrichor

i always forget how much i miss the rain