Let the Rain Kiss You: Finding Calm and Renewal
Langston Hughes invites us to do more than endure the rain — he teaches us to love it, to let it soothe and renew the spirit.
April Rain Song
Langston Hughes
Let the rain kiss you
Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops
Let the rain sing you a lullaby
The rain makes still pools on the sidewalk
The rain makes running pools in the gutter
The rain plays a little sleep song on our roof at night
And I love the rain.
Reflection:
Langston Hughes’ “April Rain Song” feels like a lullaby for the soul — soft, rhythmic, and alive with gratitude for the simplest of gifts. The poet doesn’t resist the rain or seek shelter from it; he welcomes it with open arms. Each drop becomes a blessing, each sound a reminder to slow down and listen.
Hughes transforms what many see as gloomy weather into a moment of grace. His rain doesn’t merely fall — it sings, plays, kisses, and soothes. It reminds us that beauty often lives in what we overlook, and that healing can come quietly, drop by drop.
The poem invites us to rediscover tenderness — toward nature, toward life, and toward ourselves. To love the rain is to love the cycle of renewal it represents: cleansing, restoring, and beginning again.
Question for Readers:
When was the last time you paused to simply listen to the rain? What emotions or memories did it stir within you?