My Life in Red and White

So I've been making my 'Happiness is ....' list. Its a list of things that I'm grateful for. I'm learning to apply 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to every aspect of my life. So in that moment of gratitude, I simply say 'Happiness is ... and i complete it with what I'm grateful for! so in no particular order of priority, here's my 'Happiness is list. HAPPINESS IS ..... J  Happiness is ..... family we fight we quarrel but we know at the end of the day, we've got each other. J  Happiness is ..... clean underwear you never really appreciate it until you run out  J  Happiness is ..... having a good night's sleep Trust me! I know! no barking dogs, crying babies or calls to prayer! (I love them all, but I love my sleep too!) J  Happiness is .....   Coldstone   ice cream on a hot afternoon no further explanations needed! J  Happiness is ..... memories Good memories,  bad memories, memorable memories or the memories you downright want...

Was it before or after the rain? Waking up with a vague reminder A torrent went through here yesterday Branches hanging, leaves strewn all over Makeshift sand dunes in the middle of the road Dust bins turned over, revealing their contents or was it hearts torn open spilling their secrets Was it before or after the rain? Thunder, lightening,  Raised voices, shrieking, screaming Gusts of wind, puffs of breath, in anticipation of a storm Was it before or after the rain? Raindrops pelting warm into the hot dry earth Teardrops falling, cold hearts holding reproach Was it before or after the rain? Waking up with a vague reminder A hole in my heart A torrent went through here yesterday I know, I still feel it Was it before or after the rain?