And down came the rain

The sunny day gradually grew darker as a shadow fell over the atmosphere.
Birds chirped and flew in circles as if anticipating the coming of a great one.
Dark clouds drew together as trees danced to the rhythm of the wind and leaves scattered in all directions.

Progressively, the wind rose, sweeping papers, polythene bags and dust in its path. Irritated pedestrians increased their pace as they pulled their jackets closer and clutched their light belongings in fear that the wind that was becoming stronger by the minute would blow them away. Motorists hurriedly closed their windows and increased their speed, no doubt fearing the traffic jam that is synonymous with such days.

The air was filed with activity as everyone hastily tried to heed to the announcement of its coming. Searching for shelter and the quickest way to reach their abode, most were obviously in panic for fear of being caught unawares in the wrong place.

Ironically in the yards of most homes, children dance and sang in circles, anxious to experience the moment, hoping that this time, their parents would not notice when they sneak out of the house to jubilate in the downpour.
The whirling wind, dust and flying garbage only made them laugh harder as if it tickled their sides. This was the moment they had been waiting for, to have some fun.

A farmer looked over his garden and said a silent prayer of thanksgiving as the destitute cursed because he would not have anywhere to sleep that night and residents in wetlands hoped this is but a small shower.

Then with a roar, the skies gave way. Big drops one after the other rained down and gradually became tiny strings of endlessly rain.

Welcome to yet another long rainy day.