Camel

Sand passes me as I’m searching

Weather that chills me

Milk I drank of

Camel, where are you?

Yesterday, here

Tomorrow, gone

Day after day

I’m still looking for my camel

Tired of waiting

My hope is crushed

Prayers to God

Everyday, minutes after seconds

A lost camel

I was its owner

Loved him as my baby

Alone in the desert

He was there to save me

Stars above who protected me

Whispered don’t quit

You’re too strong now

Lift me up from this nightmare

Camel?

Your silence I can hear

Words calling out for me

Movements during nights

Thought you never leave me

Siesta time,

And still I recall your voice

I miss you, Camel.

Laila Siad

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