Herbert Nehrlich - Ali's Prayer

The desert sand had covered most
of Ali's scrawny body,
his camel, down and bellowing
the sandstorm was ferocious.
So Ali raised his head and bowed,
he prayed for quick salvation.
His trusted friend ceased bellowing,
they both said 'Allah Akbar'.

Herbert Nehrlich

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