RAIN

• June 30 2024
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Rain

The patter of rain pounding on the roof pierced into my subconscious making me awake in the early hours of the day.

From one region to another, it's the same deafening patter in varying degrees.

Apartments are buried in cold fright at nightfall, putting blankets and heaters to task round the clock.

Laterite roads are soaked in messy muds, making motoring a harrowing experience.

Commuters are stranded at bus stations, passengers trudge through the rough and tumble of muddy patches;

Aviators are held down at airports, leaving travellers gulp the air in vain for flights.

Umbrellas,sweaters,raincoats and boots are noticeable sight on various roads.

Scenes of thoroughly drenched humans defying the rain, gnashing teeth, shivering and quivering are all over.

Plants blossom in resounding health with bright flowers in astonishing speed.

Rivers overflow the brims, streets,parks,drainages,culverts over flooded making inroads into houses with frightening scare.

The aged wrestle with might and dread, serrating moist, helplessly breathing last in an aura of uncontrollable discomfiture.

Everywhere, every time, every region, rain,rain,rain.

Written by Jimoh Ibrahim

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