Hoof beats echo on the shore
Blazing eyes begin to penetrate the darkness
Stallions race side by side down the path
A distant glimmering campfire appears
Laughter as the men and women set up their tents
Ancient music floats from musicians
Grain is set out for the stallions as they are groomed
Food sizzles on the campfires as night spreads her Inky Mantle
The campsite is cleaned, food stored, bedtime rituals begin
Women go inside their tents; men enjoy evening chats
Hand-drawn maps are compared as tomorrow’s journey is planned
