light falls down two sides casting
shadows on the limestone ground,
darkness cascades down a third side
and the fourth side is still unknown,
palm trees stand tall along the river
bank as feluccas catch the wind,
height adds a majestic atmosphere,
white robes flow to the ground
their feet in sandals unseen
turbans cover their heads
their outer garments sheer gold,
the structure shines in the sun
shiny surfaces all around
and guards with gold bracelets
stand watch as if turned to stone,
animals with curved necks carry
passengers back and forth while
others walk along holding tablets
and slaves, like horses, pull carts,
in the air are hovering craft that
watch over the tasks below - once
in a while a foreign voice is heard
giving order to those on the ground,
floating down on currents of air are
the messengers who understand all
that must be done and the timetables
in which it all takes place long before
another changing moon when the
elders will return and results expected
or repercussion for all will soon ensue.
April 15, 2024
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