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My camel
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This is how a Somali sees his camel.

I am a Somali Nomad
My camel is my life
In travel time
It is my transport
My desert boat it is

I am a Somali Nomad
My camel is my life
In hard times
It is my fallback
My deposit it is

I am a Somali Nomad
My camel is my life
In war times
It is my weapon
My spear it is

I am a Somali Nomad
My camel is my life
In Peace time
It is my Pride
My joy it is

I am a Somali Nomad
My camel is my life
In writing poetry
It is my inspiration
My sparkle it is

I am a Somali Nomad
My camel is my life
In festive occasions
It is the dish I serve
My SOORYO it is

I am a Somali Nomad
My camel is my life
In the culture of life
It is my tradition
My treasure it is

I am a Somali Nomad
My camel is my life
In settling disputes
It is my score
My blood it is

I am a Somali nomad
My camel is my life
In the ethics of marriage
It is the dowry I give out
A piece of my heart it is

I am a Somali Nomad
My camel is my life
In social standing
It is my badge of honor
The more herds I have
the better status I enjoy

I am a Somali Nomad
My camel is my life
Unsafe I am
If I lose it



   

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 Reviews of "My camel"
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on February 16, 2009
human treasures -- things of such culturally sensitive and therefore, relative value are they -- a nomad's treasure is simply another man's camel -- this insight you offer to those of us unaware of the items of importance in the Somali Nomad's culture, are mind expanding -- much love and peace to you Abdi-Noor, my dear friend -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on February 4, 2009
and a great companion
a friend and part of your life
Thank you for sharing this beautifully written treasure
Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on February 3, 2009
Fascinating, my friend, and very similar to many Native Americans of our past where their horse, was their life.

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on February 3, 2009
Only you, Abdi-Noor, could have written this with such heart and feeling.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs (Reader)
Reviewed on February 2, 2009
What amazing animals! I wonder if they have an inkling of their own importance. Be well, Liz

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on February 2, 2009
Amazing the importance we place on those things that we need for everyday survival. Nice, informative insight to another culture that shares this planet....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed on February 2, 2009
I like this one, Abdi-noor; I really, really do! Very well penned; bravo!

(((HUGS))), much love, and continued prayers~

As always, your friend/sister in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

Reviewed on February 2, 2009
Abdi-Noor,

There isn't much poetry that has been written about the camel. (If there is, I haven't seen it.) Sounds like a nomad's camel is his life. Very well penned.

(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on February 2, 2009
Your desert ship also navigates holding your soul from the treacherous quick sands.
A very good ode to the noblest of the vastness creatures.

Georg


Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on February 2, 2009
Such a lovely write our Nomad for it shows how grateful you are for all things around you...I would have thought non other...This touched me and gave me joy all at the same time...Love and hugs, Bonnie


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