Romayssae El Idrissi, Casablanca. A soft, golden ray penetrated the isolated room, caressed the young child’s cheeks, and awakened the silence that was whispering on the void. The child opened their eyes slowly, looked around the room, and contemplated the beauty of the light that tickled, purely, the walls around them. They left their bed, walked towards the window, took a look at the empty and calm streets, then closed their eyes and listened to the birds that chirped innocently, they could feel the depth of the purity which enlightened a new morning and a new beginning, where silence was playing on the strings of life the melody of humanity. Gently, the child’s family opened the door and entered the room: -“How are you?” the mother asked, worried. -“Don’t you feel bored in this isolated room, all by yourself?” the father interrogated. The family kept their distance to protect themselves; they put the meal they brought with them and other necessities in the corner. - “I am fighting, mom! I am trying my best, my hope will never die. I feel bored at times, but I cannot do anything about it. I kill boredom by writing. If I stay alive, I will publish a book about my experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, and who knows? It may help others.” the child replied. - “That’s my lion!” the father affirmed. - “Now, you should stay at home and make sure you apply the hygienic criteria for your safety. In this way, you will protect yourselves and others. We all know that unity makes strength, together, we can make it; we will conquer all obstacles!” the child advised. - “Can’t we visit you?” the mother asked. -“You should not, mom! It is for your own good. And don’t worry about me, I will fight until the end, there is always hope.” the young child said. Tears rolled down the mother’s face, she tried not to show them, but her child could see them. - “Mom, do not cry! If only I could hug you, but I can’t touch you. Know one thing: I will forever love you and everything will be okay.” the child insisted. - “Take care of you!” the parents said. -“Stay safe!” the child replied, bravely.
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