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Why Me?

'Ouch!'  Another thorn pricked me. If my family weren't so poor, I wouldn't be working here. Anyway, just a few more to go. I am Sandra. I study in a college in Somalia. Let me tell you my story. I was born in Kenya in a decent family. Soon, we had to evict our house since we were stuck up on some dues, and couldn't pay them. We also had to move over to our ancestral house here in Somalia. It is a sleepy country, with not much of a choice. To keep up with financial matters, I was given some work in a rose garden that belonged to the landlord of Nitu aunty's house. The neighbour next door said that she would pay me more than him to mow her humongous lawn, but I was fine. Every year, on Valentine's day, many people come to buy these flowers from us. Perhaps, it is only one of those few days where we have a good sale. Other than that, I have only seen people buy them for their loved ones on their birthday or for a farewell, or a funeral.  Coming straight to the...
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The Betrayal of Belief

When I was a young calf, I always asked my parents the same question,  "Are humans bad?", to which they once replied, "They are not bad, it all depends on the way you trust them." These memories could never be forgotten. I still remember the day when Pa told me that we elephants must be brave. Braver than humans, who kill our species for their greed. "Momma, are you awake?"  That little voice called me out of my remnicising moments. It took me a second to realise, that that sound came from my tummy. I feel my boy will be out soon, but I don't know which day. Anyway, it relives me from the pain. So spending time with that little one shouldn't be a problem, right? "Momma I can't sleep. What do you see out there? I can't see anything." "Fine, I will tell you what I can see. Over here, there are many stars which you will see really soon. Also, there are many people here. There is a beautiful river and near it, there are plenty o...
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My Dear Daughter

Martin and Anna had just started their new buisness a year after marriage. They were in high hopes of excelling in their new career. Everything was going well in their lives until tragedy struck. It was not a financial struggle, nor was there a downfall in the vocation. It was a baby. A completely unplanned pregnancy was in. Anna's parents decided to take care of the baby girl in fear of abortion. They named the girl Betty.  Betty was raised unlike any other child, but there was only one empty spot in her life no one could fill.  It was the love of her parents. Her parents would not speak to her. It seemed as though they hated her. Well, it was true as she was completely unplanned. They did not buy her clothes like other children, nor did they spend time with her. They decided to avoid her presence. Years passed and Betty went to elementary school. Her parents' business began to take root and grew successful. They also had another child. She was named Veronica and they looked ...
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