Ran last night

Ran last night in sunshine,
Then heavens opened,
Brooding south-easterly clouds,
Sparkling evening light on north-western estuary,
Sunlight through rain on green.
A rainbow spanned the sky.
Heavens retreated,
Sun and birdsong returned.

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