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Raindrops fall from the blank gray sky,
Pounding on rooftops, making a comforting background
For the merry chatter within.
People young and old are surrounded by kin
In an atmosphere of thankfulness, friendship,
And all around joy.
The children are downstairs, playing one of many games
That involve running, shouting, and laughing.
The adults are grouped upstairs,
Lining the living room, wineglasses in hand,
Catching up on the events of the past year.
The kitchen is filled with wonderful smells,
And overflowing counters of food.
Everyone is happy to be with family,
Their own little clan.
The rain continues beating out a steady rhythm
That makes it seem all the more cozy inside.
It continues falling from the blank gray sky
That envelopes and isolates
The little home of happiness.
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