He has once again raised his ugly head
Taking the shape of a deceptive desert serpent
His first port of call was the most talked about Emirate
Which he slowly but surely drew into a tight embrace
Leaving it both breathless and penniless
As the news hit the headlines it sent shivers
Down the spines of both bankers and regulators
Both already under tremendous pressure over the
Economic excesses of past decade exposed in 2008
The world reaction was stark as markets tanked in unison
Leaving the rich and famous once again in shock
They are now desperately trying to assess the impact
Of the financial meltdown on their plush Palm Island villas
The real estate honchos are also licking their own wounds
Will they disappear into oblivion as their investments
Like sandcastles get blown away by the desert winds
Is this really the last kiss of the financial demon in 2009
Or will he slither away in search of a new destination?

Sandra Martyres

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