Walking barefoot on the desert sand
touching the earth
grounded
feeling the wind
climbing for the majestic sunset
up up up
we go
Then we reach the top
looking into the wide expanse
empty and vast
open with possibility
the Sahara spans in front of us
showing everything
we are so small amidst the dunes
I feel the energy
that radiates from the sand below
we laugh
we pause
we reflect
we walk down together
As the camels walk slowly into the dusk
it is quiet
and everything is still
they pace softly amidst the dunes
I hold on
look up
and am filled with a deep peace
silently observing
the darkening sky
Feeling
connection
around the glowing fire
joy and discovery
looking into the eyes of new friends
and locals sharing their love of the desert
together we drum
into the deep star filled night
the beats echo through my body
We drive back
changed forever
the Sahara holds that magic
of transformation
and power
and wonder
I want to come back before I even leave
Inshallah