Splashing in a Rain Puddle

A break from the confinements of an uncleaned house
From wiping the endless snot of a toddler's nose
Nature is calling for us to visit her
The rain is done. Come out to play, she begs.

We find one lonely puddle laying on the half dry cement
SPLASH! I jump on it. THUMP! My shoes are wet.
Vivian bursts into giggles, beaming at me in delight.

Such a simple, childish thing to do
Play in a rain puddle like a duck
I do it over and over again
To hear that infectious laugh.