On the other side of the creek

Over the creek
Beyond the mecca
Of tourist lights
Is the hub
Of old bustle
And old hookahs
Here is the soul of
Grubby cafes
~Internet
Or otherwise~
Pummelled and
Ground into
Aching streets
That could pass as
Dubious alleyways
In most cities
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But
Dubious secrets can lead to buried treasures
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Where cargos wait to load
~Kuwait
Iran
Oman
India~
In dhows
Trading mysteries
For over a century
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In response to "Dubai without the bling" - "Sydney Morning Herald" - 20.01.08. This is Deira & Dhow Wharfage.
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***This became my 2nd posting to "Writer's Island" - because the word "treasure" becomes a vital energy here!