ramblings and things
Camel Ride
On holiday in Egypt
I wanted to see the sights,
Travel like a local
Authentic and right.
I went to hire a camel
And I heard the man say
What range do you want
Is it a two or a four day
And then he explained
It's done by a little trick
With careful application
Of a pair of house bricks.
When pushed further
He explained the thinking
Which only can be done
When a bull camel is drinking.
Just before it's finished
Use the bricks to make a little trap
And by brining them together
Gives the testes a sharp rap,
Thus causing the camel to gasp,
Suck in a lot more,
And instead of a two day camel
You'll have one that lasts for four.
I asked if it hurt,
The very thought making me numb.
He smiled and said no
Unless you trap your thumb,
I didn't want
To make a fuss
So I changed my plans
And went by bus.
Camel Ride