Desert Dweller

Light, progress, growth—
it’s all a lie.

The dream told me—
contrary to the teachings of
the supposedly wise
priests, gurus, and imams—

the dream told me—
contrary to the inane blathering
of in-the-know
newscasters, influencers, and politicians—

the dream told me—
and I believe.

© 2026 Bruno Talerico
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