In the middle of a desert so wide,
There's a place where life does reside.
It's called an oasis, a haven so rare,
Where creatures come to drink and share.

The Atacama, a desert so grand,
Stretching far across the land.
It's hot and dry, but in the oasis,
Life thrives with surprising basis.

Animals adapt, they learn to survive,
In this harsh place where few can thrive.
The nomad, he roams without a care,
Following the water, it's always there.

The Bushman, he knows this land so well,
He can survive where others fell.
He uses dung to start a fire,
And he knows how to never tire.

So remember, in the desert so vast,
There's life and beauty that can last.
An oasis is where they all come,
And with some luck, they'll never succumb.

Reflections

1. What is an oasis, and why is it important for life in the desert?
2. How do animals and humans adapt to survive in the harsh conditions of the Atacama desert?
3. What is a nomad, and how is their lifestyle different from that of a settled person?
4. Who is a Bushman, and how do they use resources like dung to help them survive in the desert?
5. What can we learn from the creatures and people who live in the desert about the importance of adaptation and resilience?