Camel Races
awkward camels
trip out of the gates
and start their circle run
monkey robots
whip them faster
owners ride their SUVs
along the track
and we are on the inside track
in our bus, tourist
on an unpleasant holiday
bored, and wishing for it to end
no betting, no commentary
nothing to keep us occupied
except race after race
without caring who wins
and no connection
nothing at stake
if they’d cook the loser
and feast him up
that would at least be something.
