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peninhandHey everyone! Monika here.
Last month has been very difficult on all of us. When I was down there, I saw a lot of people I'd never talked to before. Like me, they were there to save those of us who had been kidnapped. And then, a man I'd never seen before helped me when I was attacked, even though he had no idea who I am. Someone I didn't know was ready to risk his life for me. That made me realize even though we don't really know much about each other, we all share something. We know we shouldn't be here, we know what dangers we face. We're in this together, and amidst the misery this bond is something we should cherish. A thread that connects us and keeps us grounded in reality.
So I've been thinking perhaps we should get to know each other better! I'm planning to host a meeting sometimes within the coming weeks. Something for all of us to gather and get to know each other better. I'm not sure on the date and location yet, I'll communicate it later. And I know it's not easy for some people to talk. Sometimes you just don't know where to start. And formal introductions can only go so far.
That's why I would like you to write a poem and bring it with you. Don't worry about the form or the content. We're not trying to be Shakespeare here. Just put down your pen on the paper and let the ink flow. Write about what your heart tells you to. And then, share this poem of yours with everyone else attending. Think of it as a way to break the ice. I've made some of my best friends by sharing my love for literature in this manner. And I've learnt a lot about friends I already had by reading what they wrote down.
We'll also have lots of things to eat and drink. Normal and delicious things, not this place's usual fare. I hope to see a lot of you at the meeting!
-- Monika
Last month has been very difficult on all of us. When I was down there, I saw a lot of people I'd never talked to before. Like me, they were there to save those of us who had been kidnapped. And then, a man I'd never seen before helped me when I was attacked, even though he had no idea who I am. Someone I didn't know was ready to risk his life for me. That made me realize even though we don't really know much about each other, we all share something. We know we shouldn't be here, we know what dangers we face. We're in this together, and amidst the misery this bond is something we should cherish. A thread that connects us and keeps us grounded in reality.
So I've been thinking perhaps we should get to know each other better! I'm planning to host a meeting sometimes within the coming weeks. Something for all of us to gather and get to know each other better. I'm not sure on the date and location yet, I'll communicate it later. And I know it's not easy for some people to talk. Sometimes you just don't know where to start. And formal introductions can only go so far.
That's why I would like you to write a poem and bring it with you. Don't worry about the form or the content. We're not trying to be Shakespeare here. Just put down your pen on the paper and let the ink flow. Write about what your heart tells you to. And then, share this poem of yours with everyone else attending. Think of it as a way to break the ice. I've made some of my best friends by sharing my love for literature in this manner. And I've learnt a lot about friends I already had by reading what they wrote down.
We'll also have lots of things to eat and drink. Normal and delicious things, not this place's usual fare. I hope to see a lot of you at the meeting!
-- Monika