36. Oasis
Amarah
At the back of the long caravan of our great pilgrimage is the animals we grow. From goats to sheep, we have them walk at a leisurely pace at the heat we’re currently experiencing. We let them take it easy and a lot of time to rehydrate. The herders ride in horses, but currently even behind the flock and shepherds came the both of us.
Trailing slowly with our horse. The horse that my cousin raised. I didn’t think I’d be riding a horse like this, I’m still hesitant about this as pressure on my legs has shifted to the pressure on my spine. I shift my weight and lean back to his chest. His arms are on either side of me as he holds on to the reins.
“Sleep if you want” He whispers next to my ear. Soft and gentle. He has been keeping his promise and hasn’t initiated or said
