Then Came the Water
Writing Assignment Teacher says I must write a story. I know you are shocked that a girl would be able to write, since most of us never go to school to learn such things. It’s still somewhat difficult, as writing is still a new experience for me. My name is Mesi, and I have been in school since the water came. For a longtime, I had trouble putting all the letters and words together, but I am so happy to do it now. Writing a story means I must use real paper and a real pencil. I had never even seen such things until the water came. I never expected to have the chance to use something so precious as a pencil and paper. I still practice all my writing in the dirt with a stick before using the pencil. That way I don’t make so many mistakes, and waste the paper. I may be 14 years old and almost grown up, but it was only four years ago that I began going to school. It’s so wonderful to be able to come to learn at school. There are even hand-washing stations and a real latrine here! All ...