Things that remind me of you

As I was sitting in one of my classes, my heart turned to you and countless memories and images raced through my head as I reminisced.

Red and white geraniums

Olive trees

Gardens

Crochet

Sewing

Red poppies in April

Lux soap

Old black and white Egyptian TV shows

Traditional argila

stray cats

Kanafe na'ame

Kusa mahshi

One can maintain an identity even if she does not speak the language, practice the religion or live the culture. Family ties and claims to authenticity are enough. When you were there, I belonged. Thank you for giving me that gift!