And of course, thinking of the people that come through
because we know it all too well, most of it,
we see in our news media and especially
in the summer as the summer is coming up again.
And this one is called Lessons, Lessons For Walking The Desert.
And I numbered them, not that it makes any difference.
But anyway, number one, begin early in the morning before
the sun rises but this means knowing your route,
and you don't.
Number two, walk until about mid morning when the heat rises,
then stop.
But you are in a hurry and you can't stop.
Number three, find shade under a mesquite tree,
a big cactus, a large bush.
But you must keep moving and only longingly looking
at shade you must pass up.
Number four, sit or lie down, restore your energy.
But you can't spare the time, though your entire being aches
to rest.
Number five, drink water, eat a little,
don't make yourself sick with too much.
But you don't have water or food.
You ran out on the second day.
The desert absorbs lost people.
This was never the intent of this desert.