The Pure Love

<p>The conservative young man who considers staring at a female a sin didn't expect to fall in love. Her gaze released an arrow that struck his heart leaving him entranced like a fish drawn to a fisherman's hook.</p><p>Love is a universal experience that many people encounter. They fall in love and get married and the story ends after that. However when obstacles and separation come into play the anguish intensifies making the eventual reunion all the more thrilling. Higher suffering and longer desires make the reunion lovelier and sweeter. As neighbours they longed to marry traditionally once both of their families had consented. However an unexpected event occurred resulting in years of enduring pain.</p><p>Rectifying this abrupt error was feasible; however a misguided choice exacerbated the anguish and the injury.</p><p>During the rule and eventual defeat of ISIS Satam and Ahmed a pair of inseparable companions from Mosul encountered many obstacles and showcased extraordinary perseverance. This tale also points to part of the forced displacement of our Christian neighbours in Mosul.</p><p>Essam didn't I warn you not to risk our safety on this desolate path? Esraa yelled What now? We will stay here till we run out of food and water at which point we will perish. Dr. Essam and his family suffered several misfortunes including becoming lost in the desert and nearly dying. Many real events have occurred along the meandering paths.</p><p> </p><p> </p>