by Suzán Jiván
Forward-hooked horns
calf born in highlands
exclusive harems
distinctive patterns
as scarce aggregates
of bachelor males
curving backward
in a darkening arc
of miombo
short bodied
knock-kneed
scraggly
next to the camel
largely adapted
as an extract
from plants
like tussock grass
built rather small
dewlap at jaw
equally long
insubordinate
S-shaped horns
forequarters
loping along
migratory
ridged horns
U-form
offspring born
waterless wards
sizable hoards
cow-like horns
knobby boss
somewhat longer
returning
to the taller
spiral horned
dorsal borders
spotted torsos
legs tawny
thornbush
erect crest
flexing chevron
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