she saw the rain

dashed outside

fine gentle rain

fell softly on her face

looking at the clouds

she whispered

I want more rain

the clouds obliged

the rain became heavier

a torrential downpour

she stood her ground

it rained more

for hours

and hours

soaked to the skin

she looked up

whispered skyward

stop rain stop

suddenly 

the rain ceased

clouds parted

warm rays of sun

kissed her cheeks

she smiled

and whispered

finally it worked

she went inside

her husband frowned

handed her a towel

asked her firmly

will you stop now

you have been trying

to control the rain

without success

almost every day

for eleven years 

please quit now

while you are a winner