Saturday, February 11, 2023

warm up Poetic Asides

 

Safari Tent

 

Our safari tent, yes, had canvas sides

with zip up windows, but differed

from a regular tent otherwise.

A thatched roof sat on the tent like a hat.

The inside looked like a motel room

two beds, end tables, lamps, electricity.

 

A canvas flap set apart the bathroom:

shower, sink, toilet with a curtain.

Cozy and comfortable, but the best

was when you got to bed in the chilly evenings

and found that while you were out on safari

the maid had placed a hot water bottle in your bed.

 

And as you snuggled in that warm bed

you fell asleep instantly, waking early

and rested for the next safari.

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