My Response to Shakespeare: “You Say You Love the Rain…”

Recently I have seen this quote by William Shakespeare all over the internet. I understand the viewpoint this was born from, and it is beautiful and deep, but I can also see another point of view. So I decided to write my response to it, just as an example of how there are multiple sides to every story, and how each one is as important and crucial, sometimes for survival or happiness, as the other. 

“You say that you love rain, but you open your umbrella when it rains.

You say that you love the sun, but you find a shadow spot when the sun shines.

You say that you love the wind, but you close your windows when wind blows.

This is why I am afraid, you say that you love me too.” 

— William Shakespeare

Okay, but 

Sometimes the rain drowns 

When you only want a cleanse

Sometimes, the sun burns 

And you get blisters on your neck

And sometimes the wind whips 

Harder than a thousand lashes

So forgive me if, when your love starts to hurt, 

I find better

I think this needs no more explanation. Thanks for reading! 

Until next time, keep thinking outside the box, and keep reading in between!