Trapped In the Sahara Dessert

Trapped in the Sahara dessert

Overlook at the horizon,
Waves of the heat from the boiling sun,
Dessert sand covering my feet,
Sweat dripping down my back,
Thanks to the north western breeze.

The sand dunes stare at me,
As the sun slowly goes to sleep.
Darkness takes over,
And the owls decide to show up.
Freeing my imagination.

I walk with difficulty,
Towards an island thorn tree.
I place my eyes up in the sky,
Wishing I could see a shooting star,
That could grant my wish,
My wish of freedom.

I suddenly see broken pieces of a mirror,
And when I look at them I can see my broken face,
I feel like a killer.
My heart suddenly changes its pace,
But no its just my mind playing its games.

I walk slow,
With much pain,
My eyes still filled with hope,
Of seeing my home again.
I pray.....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 1/21/2016 8:15:00 PM
Karabo, Awesome Poem, thanks for sharing **SKAT**
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Date: 1/22/2016 8:12:00 AM
Thanks SKAT
Date: 11/15/2015 6:04:00 PM
Hi Karabo, this is such an excellent piece that I look forward to reading more of your work! Welcome to PoetrySoup and best wishes as you continue to churn out wonderful poetic pieces! Warmest regards and a score of 7! Pandita
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Date: 11/7/2015 8:18:00 AM
Hello Karabo!! Thanks again for commenting on Rhyme write: "An Autumn Portrait of Beauty." And, by the way, I noticed here that you are brand new to Poetry Soup. With this in mind, I say "Welcome to You" for becoming part of the Poetry Soup community!! Please feel free to comment on my poetry (as you wish), and the poetry of others within our international community of writers and poets. About "Sahara," your poem's theme is very intriguing!! Survival and redemption!! A "7" rating!! Cheers, Gary
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