Oasis

Traveling through a desert,
I have tasted warm bitter waters
Eaten salted dried meats
Chewed stale breads
And I have become as dry as this land

My compass shifts and
Leads me on a new course
Though not far from
Previous paths

Is this Oasis new
Or have I not seen the evidence
Of its existence before?

Here I find cool water,
Both sweet and revitalizing
Abundant harvests of dates and figs
Breads fresh and fragrant
Delicious stews and roasts each day

I am a glutton
Rejoicing in these riches
Unable to stray far from the table
Tears flow from my happiness
I am blessed to have this water to share