She awakens and realizes that

Life will get better

She chooses not to mope around

And she takes life one day at a time

- PenaciousShewa

“Awww, Aunt Petra, my scalp still hurts from the way you vigorously washed my hair in the morning,” Kayola says.

“I’m sorry, darling. I just have to plait your mane into tight cornrows, so that they don’t get loosened quickly” Petra explains.

“It’s alright, Aunt. You know, the people here are so kind and helpful. They remind me of home,” Kayola says.

“Yes. I am so glad to see that even after a very long time since I was taken away from this pack,...