Bittersweet Departure by Djoumana Hadil Boughazi
Academics , Algeria , Grand Valley State University , Middle East and North Africa
I got on the plane, with denial still Tears in my eyes, red shaky lips Reading their notes, remembering every hug, and every kiss My departure in my mind, still seems like a trick The boy sitting next to me leaned and smiled at me Saying I should let go, and set my heart and soul free He told me …