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    In-Between: 1, #1
    In-Between: 1, #1
    In-Between: 1, #1
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    In-Between: 1, #1

    By Omar Hamara

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    The scars remind us of our plights. But again, they can be the stars to remind us that we have lived. Experiences enrich our lives. This body of work celebrates the bitterness and sweetness of life. Let us learn to embrace the beauty in our stories. Life is of paramount importance.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOmmie
    Release dateJun 13, 2023
    ISBN9798223927488
    In-Between: 1, #1

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      In-Between - Omar Hamara

      Take me home

      Every outcome that surfaces from our actions is bounded by the intention to seek. It makes me human to feel out of place sometimes. Not all the lands with my footprints on them are designed for my stay. I am only a passenger trying to navigate life with a broken compass. Uncertainty is the faith I chose to live by. But trying to keep up with the wind of life is certainly one of those things that keep us lost. I am guilty of the latter. As a person, I am obligated by nature to find my place. Even birds have their own trees and favorite branches. Needless to say, it is only human of me to find mine. On this journey, I have made several realizations that changed my view and center. For instance, I have learned that a man and a woman can build a house but not a home. Thus, the trick to living is finding a ground that marries your soul. That sounds easy, but it is not. In the eyes of many, home is the

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