O Camel driver! Drive slowly, the comfort of my soul has departed. Camels are burdened on their back and we bear burdens on our heart
-Saadi Shīrāzī (1210-1291)
The comfort of Saadi’s soul was his Beloved, she riding ahead, he left behind. Our only comfort was the sugar and the kettle, the water skins and fire wood. Wherever went the camels, there followed we, until KhairAllah raised his hand to indicate, Here, Here we stop for tea.