The camel has a single hump;
The dromedary , two;
Or else the other way around.
I’m never sure. Are you?

Analysis, meaning and summary of Ogden Nash's poem The Camel

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  1. Mary Beth Good says:

    I believe this is the poem about the camel getting to his knees each morning to carry his load…..doesn’t drink….back on knees when evening comes. Just wanted a copy of poem to have on my desk. I use that poem in my recovery and love it. Also collect camels. Just wanted to enjoy the poem and share with friends.

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