Crossing the Sudan

While crossing the Sudan

In the cool of desert’s night

I was visited by two friendly aliens

In their small customized meteorite

 

They, from a far distant Galaxy

Had built this thing in their back yard

And with their parent’s permission

Flew off, taking along their bankcard

 

But when trying to use the card on Earth

The punched in numbers were rejected

And since the contraption’s engine had stalled

They were now grounded and dejected

 

Both brightened up seeing my Camel and I

Which was actually my dearest house pet

They asked if they could swap for her

But that was something I’d forever regret

 

We decided instead to hook up a tow rope

Hoping to get a running camel jumpstart

Which we all figured would work fine

It being bout the same size as a go-cart

 

This all worked out real fine

With their little space ship shooting away

But they forgot to untie my darling Camel

And I haven’t seen her to this day

 

Although recently, I did receive an e-mail

Quite thoughtfully sent along my way

Telling me my Camel and an alien had wed

With her expecting on the 23 of May

 

Reviews

[FGFRANKLIN]

Those crazy camels, taking off halfway around the galaxy like it's a night out in Vegas. Now they will be setting up special camel washes with rotating hump scrubbers all over the milky way. Hecklefish called and wants to know if Gurdy can get on the next hitchhikers saucer to the stars. (if you don't know who Hecklefish and his camel are you can watch an episode of Why Files on YouTube and find out) ;) This was great fun. Better than lizard people.

[Dave Brown]

we will look for those

[FGFRANKLIN]

The Why Files is a conspiracy theorist's candy store. A guy and his aluminum hat wearing goldfish search out all the weird mysteries of our world and try to shed some light on them. I loved it from the first episode for the comedy and the unique approach.

[Coyote Poetry]

I did like the ending. The camel did okay. I enjoyed the tale of new friendship and the assisting of the alien. Thank you Dave for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Desert Knave]

A fun little tale. I can imagine the visual quite readily. ~Jim

[Dave Brown]

thanks Jim
I was relieved to hear all had worked out

[Secretpoet]

creative and a fun write to read!

[Dave Brown]

appreciate your enjoying the story
thanks for leaving a pleasant comment

[Thomas W Case]

Fantastic work. Very creative.

[Dave Brown]

Thanks Thomas
Appreciate you taking the time to visit and leave a comment

[Betty Hermelee]

Camel to the rescue! An inventive tale, which shows we better not try to use our credit cards on another planet… but good news, the camel was lost and then found and to our surprise, he had wed….
Warmly, B

[Dave Brown]

Yes Betty
With space exploration becoming more commonplace we must take into account the workings of our near neighbors
Thankyou for your very appreciated observations and please enjoy the remainder of your (cold???) day

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Davie…..
Forgot my name for a minute!
Warmly
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