I wrote this poem to go with my drawing above. It’s a highlight from a vector art piece that I made with my son. A spring hike on the Shaq Al Reesh Trail in Jordan inspired the piece. I hiked this trail with my four oldest children in the spring of 2023.
When you hike in Jordan with a trail guide, they always stop for a tea break. They light a fire on the trail and make traditional Bedouin tea for you! It is a symbol of hospitality and friendship. Tea also helps to hydrate the body.
Bedouin Tea
The kettle’s on the fire. You are welcomeOn the trail In my home Amid the rubbleSit, share, laugh Sip some teaCinnamon, sage, cardamom Peacefulness, goodness, kindnessSomething sweet Savor the momentHabibi!*The last drop of Bedouin Tea
*Habibi is an Arabic term of endearment for a special friend.
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I love the poem AND the drawing! We are big tea drinkers and I have loved spending time in other cultures as well and partaking in their tea rituals like Moroccan Mint tea and English High tea- I would love to hike with a Bedouin one day!! And I love the practice of building a fire on the trail! I may have to try that sometime soon and bring my tea! ☕️ shalom!!
I like the poem!
Authentic Bediuon tea is one of my favorites.