4-year-old Marwan, pictured above, was found alone in the desert by UN after being separated from his parents while fleeing Syria. He was later reunited with his family.
son of the desert
walking because
instincts say to keep moving
barely able to fend for himself,
his legs just go
no one to persuade
with tantrums and selfish requests
he carries his belongings
in his bag
a warrior,
an eagle on a dusty road
he will die alone,
thirsty and hungry
at best
a victim turned victor,
he is found
lost enough,
all he needs now
is a hug,
and for someone
to tenderly wash his face
reunited, but still displaced
son of the desert,
he will march on
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