Rain Stains On The Pavement

lately seems to be taking forever
the rain is staining the pavement
with puddles a glistening glaze
of reflection on the hazy panes
of glass on the building's window eyes
and cars that idle by
the street-side cafe through this winter
that's laden with more evenings than days
because the grey cloudy skies don't subside
and as they're ever rolling in not a trickle
of sunlight does shine or peek
and as much as I'm enjoying the season
I know that ray of hope is all I'm seeking