Kafa's Letter to her Uncle Yammoudy
Peace be upon you my dearest uncle Yammoudy,
Nothing is the same here without you...
Everybody cries when a car explodes
...Killing, killing, killing...
Last night near the checkpoint,
My friend Shaadi lost his right eye and shoulder,
Nevertheless he still alive... he's crying...
You might forget him 'cause he was only six when you left.
He used to tease the snowflakes
With his open palms,
Now he can't...
My letter is too small
To put inside all my love for you.
I've drawn for you some flowers...
Please do not forget
Tomorrow I am looking for you.
Love, Love,
Your niece Kafa,
Today in Baghdad,
After school at 3 o'clock.
