Thoughts of Singapore haunt me as I stare out of the window from my new house. I try to find the soul of the city in the scent of sand. Flashy cars try to outdo each other on roads and flyovers. Far above them are Dubai’s tall buildings. I shut my eyes tightly and imagine tall pine and maple trees in the place of skyscrapers. I replace carefully arranged flower beds with wild bushes and undo the huge mall for a small pond.
summer heat
a bird thirsts for rainwater
among plastic water bottles
call2read 
Singapore > Dubai
In some ways, yes:) but better to get adjusted to different places. Thank you kindly for reading and commenting.
Ofcourse, infact an empty desert is an uplifting place in ways that a comforting city can never be
You are right. In a way, a desert has its own charm.
That’s a beautiful haibun, stark. I hope you find some beauty in this strange new landscape.
Thank you so much, Avery
beautifully and expressively written ~ enjoyed reading this one a few times
Thank you so much:) Happy to know that you read it a few times
always
I know exactly how you feel… hope you settle in soon. You will like Dubai, it is a welcoming place… different but promising. Good luck
Thank you, Zahret. It is indeed a nice, multi-cultural city with its own charm. And so nice to see you. Hope you are doing well.