Desert Camel

Gentle man of humble

tabbouleh and tap water

where do you get your heaviness?

Have you swallowed the stones

of the endless Intifada?

Do you still carry bones

of the dead children martyrs

and do you still breath

the cries of widowed mothers?

Gentle man unload your bundle

Inner peace and peace of mind

are all you need to search for

Look beyond their nose

forever pointing upwards

Dance with your darling wife

a little more instead.

Live the the days of your life

like the day that you wed.

Gentle man when you reach a stumble

Journey inwards and leave the outwards

Clear your demons

cleanse your soul

You can return to your heavy role

between dances and dabkeh lines

tabbouleh and mountain wines

Let the season spring new gardens

in your gentle heart divine