Sun sun go away come back another day...

I can't recall when, if ever, showers of rain were received with such excitement and elation. Yes today it rained, not a drizzle for a few seconds struggling to make it down to the earth succumbing to the intense heat and barely registering as precipitation - but rain; continuous showers, I'm talking wipers on medium or fast (depending on the quality of your wiper blades), dancing/walking in the rain, trees, grass and terra firma screaming hallelujah, rain.

Today 15 March 2010, it rained for the first time in - hold on, I can't remember when last it rained; yes, that is how long it has been - like a celibate person having sex for the first time in a very long time, it was a pleasure getting wet. The city breathed a bit easier today - got a much needed jolt - it was the first time in weeks I saw an overcast sky which actually brought with it some rain. We can use a few more days like this - but once things normalise, people will be back to complaining - "wha happen to dat f@#*ing rain." The peculiarities of situations in our nation only manage to bring about ephemeral change and concern.

But at least for today - it rained and we were all happy for it.