Dances of the DesertA Poem by Oscar Auliq-IceUpon the golden sea of sand, where heat waves dance in grace, A realm, stark and spellbinding, extends in a vast embrace. Infinite grains tell tales, of time, wind, and transient drifts, Where echoes of ancient caravans, through the scorching mirages, lift. The sun kisses the horizon, in a slow, burning romance, Casting long shadows that quietly, through the sandy ocean, prance. Cacti stand as stoic sentinels, bearing blossoms, bold and free, Offering sweet nectar sips, to wanderers like the bee. The wind whispers secrets, to the silent, standing dunes, Sculpting them into shapes and forms, under the witnessing moons. Beneath the veil of darkness, cold, and a star-studded sheet, Creatures of the nocturnal realm, in silent whispers, meet. The camel, noble navigator, treks through the endless seas, Guided by distant, shimmering stars, and a soft, caressing breeze. Oases, like jeweled mirages, lie hidden in the golden folds, Harboring life and fleeting dreams, as the desert tale unfolds. In every grain, a story sleeps, of travels, dreams, and tears, Through centuries of timeless drift, under the celestial spheres. May we perceive the beauty, within the desert's stern face, And learn the art of endurance, in its dry, embracing grace. In the dances of the desert, where the sun and sand entwine, There lies a rugged symphony, a melody, divine. Through the trials and tranquility, amidst the boundless sands, Resides a spirit, ever enduring, in the quiet, arid lands.
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