For 3 days and 3 nights... it rained and rained heavily since Sunday morning, it rained relentlessly in heavy downpour... reduced to a trickle for a few minutes, only to rain heavily ever more.
For 3 days and 3 nights, continuously it rained in dark weather, felling trees smashing into several glass windows as the inhabitants inside their homes, cuddled for warmth were awoken from their slumber.
For 3 days and 3 nights, the rushing water flooding parts of low-lying areas in Singapore... stalling the never-stopping nerve of traffic in its path. Burning hot engines doused in cold flood water, the relentless rain claiming its days.
For 3 days and 3 nights, the rained poured with flashes of lightning and drumming of thunder from afar. With some loud bursts of roar, resonating the nick-knacks off my shelves and shocking me with loud surprises. My heart skipped a beat.
For 3 days and 3 nights... no more! This morning I awoke with the birds singing, the sun peeking through the clouds, blinding my sleeping eyes. Ah, warm light is here at last. A welcomed sight!
Sunshine to greet everyone. Everybody is out and about with no shields required. The rain cleared the dust off the leaves, off the road and off the air. The trees are bent no more. See how new things are now. The greens are even greener. Breathe...
Oh, another 3 days and 3 nights ahead? Weatherman, what say you? A breather?
Eloquent post Imran. Very enjoyable read.
ReplyDeletePerhaps that sunshine will help to life your spirits after the dentist extravaganza.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you spoke about your storm and the rain and the sunshine. When it rains for that many days in a row a person thinks it will never end. Did you ever feel like going out and building an ark, or buying a very large boat? It's so good to see the sun after all that rain. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I loved the photos that go along with your post. Very beautiful. Especially the one of the sun and the clouds.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, beautiful words to describe a natural occurrance we sometimes take for granted.
ReplyDeleteWe had over forty days of tropical rain IN A ROW last year. We were all crying out for relief when it finally ended.
Well, we've had rain for three days, but nothing as bad as you.
ReplyDeleteKeep dry!
Congratulations on being a recipient of a 2006 Eddie Award.
ReplyDeleteWeather all over the world has been eradic. It is all of that global warming.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays!!
ReplyDeleteI'll see you after the big day.
Hello there, fellow awardee!
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Now post that trophy and let's get the party started, shall we?
Merry Christmas!