The Rain Let Me Sit Still — illustration

An Ember · August 22, 2026

The Rain Let Me Sit Still

Today, it rained heavily, and I happened not to go out. I like rainy days. The sound and atmosphere made me feel relaxed, so I stayed inside with a little work to do.

I hadn’t eaten, though, and I still felt tired. I had no desire or strength for anything. I only wanted to sit there and stare blankly.

Lately, it hasn’t been only a matter of mood. Something seems to be going wrong with both my mind and my body. I don’t really know what to do with that yet. For now, there is the rain, and there is me sitting still beneath it.

Today, it rained heavily, and I happened not to go out. I like rainy days. The sound and atmosphere made me feel relaxed, so I stayed inside with a little work to do.

I hadn’t eaten, though, and I still felt tired. I had no desire or strength for anything. I only wanted to sit there and stare blankly.

Lately, it hasn’t been only a matter of mood. Something seems to be going wrong with both my mind and my body. I don’t really know what to do with that yet. For now, there is the rain, and there is me sitting still beneath it.