The Sahara

The Sahara 


Scorching sun
Desiccates the earth  
Fine pebbles 
Stir and whirl
Removing footprints
Plateau is built 
Scarf covers face 

Rain is absent
Well has shrunk 
Trees are bare and done 
Root and dirt separate

Men herd goat and sheep
Generate cashmere and wool

Camels eat spare vegetation 
And Keep hydrated
Eyes and nose closed 
No sand shall infiltrate
Soft feet keep them from sinking 

At nightfall , fire is made
Moon shows face
Breeze turns to freeze

The Sahara dreams of oasis 
Its heyday 
It’s fountain 
It’s spring 
It’s youth


Marckincia Jean
Free verse
06/13/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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