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Turn Me into the Rain

Turn me into the rain and cascade me down onto the Earth. Let the plants rinse and repeat my hydration and the soil bless my name every time they give thanks. I want the animals to worship my streams and consume generously. I want every human to be genuinely grateful that I'm free and clean. I want to be free and clean.

Turn me into the sun and watch me evaporate the ground. Watch the flowers g...

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