Image: A Camel Convoy (here)
Theme: Animals - C for CamelsTo ask for relief on a tired traveler
In a slush trudging in a sea of sand
Following one behind the other
In a long line for miles without a bend
Perhaps to hit an oasis a trite too soon
Melting under the scorch of the burning sun
An option of not many choices of doom
Maybe in spirit the mind spells fun
A sign of not accepting defeat
Where words of wisdom truly thrive
Succulent to the inner self in deeds
Trying times but given to lots of drive
In a land devoid of opportunities
That a desert can offer to camel travellers
Heatstrokes can well be an ailment to see
How to launder strengths to last longer
For the A to Z Challenge: C
Mish's at d'Verse OLN #240
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Thank you
ReplyDeleteIf you can last as long as the camel you'll be all right.
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done!
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
Tossing It Out
I like that last line. It makes a good title.
ReplyDeleteCamels do seem to thrive through the roughest terrains.
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ReplyDeleteI can't imagine trekking through the dessert in these harsh conditions. The poem is a great metaphor for life...reserving strength to carry on.
ReplyDeleteFantastic poem and definitely a good representation of the image
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Wow! Good job making a poem out of a camel! Happy A to Z!
ReplyDeleteOoo I like this one!
ReplyDeleteAnna @ Deeply Shallow
Quite a clever punchline. I was getting thirsty for a minute with your very descriptive language.
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