Not Givin’ Up
Whenever my thoughts revert back to my immediate past, I next tell myself that at least I will not be asked to give up anything that I value and valued for most of my life: my family, my religion, my language, my culture, my country, and my city.
Fairy tale books say ‘Home is where the heart is.’ Then modern life reveals ‘Home is where your work is.’ But after hearing so many stories of home, the truth is, ‘Home is where your ‘John’ is.’
And sometimes, depending on his history, nationality, or work situation, that home could be in Kuwait, Israel or Rwanda. My friend recently said, "You in Kuwait? Yeah, right…And you won’t want to live in Israel, either."
They’re right. Though against all odds is always an option, I am STILL so in love with New York, and I still love my life so much.
Legend: ‘John’ is replaceable by Martin, Rudy, Eddie, Jay, Michael, Robert or whatever name the other person in your life has.
