Wet Dreams In Dubai

It was in the news that thunderstorm has developed in the offshore areas and moving northwest to southwest across Dubai. In the wee hour, when most of Dubai residents were in the middle of their dreams, probably dreaming about the upcoming big year-end bonus or exotic New Year escapade, the storm clouds reached the space above us. In this early morning, before the sun showed up from the horizon, the clouds shed the rain. For someone who is missing the rain in this desert city, this is big news. For the trees, plants and the grass in Discovery Gardens, the raindrops are the rare treats worth the anticipation. To our disappointment, it didn't rain cats and dogs like we had hoped for. Instead, it rained like wet dreams. Not enough to soak and shiver us, but just enough to leave the stain. As I walked across the parking lot this morning, there were water marks and little puddles on the road. The dust-mixed raindrops left dotted marks on the parked cars. Nevertheless, the little rain left us with the chilly morning breeze and the much needed fresh air to start another day. I took a deep breath. Life goes on.