Summer. The sun is supposed to shine and I am supposed to feel full of joy de vivre again. Unfortunately the sun is not shining and I feel listless. Germany is not really a nice holiday resort and I really can't wait to be in Tunisia soon, counting the days and crossing them in the wall almanac makes me being so excited. My opened suitcase on the floor makes me even more fond of traveling; my mind is already wandering through the diverse and sunny piece of earth in North Africa. It is said that the sun makes you feel more comfortable and I honestly approve that people in the south are smiling a lot more. This is what I am being impatient about : ambling through the narrow alleys, smelling a mix of the salty sea and the oriental fragrances, while watching children enjoying their childhood in front of their homes..but what I really can't wait to see are those people who make you happy just because they respond your smile."الضحك يضوي القلب" my mothers uses to say, which means " laughter heals the heart" and she is right - that's why I need to go back to the place where I learned that how ever life treats you be patient and smile. Maybe this sensitive little heart of mine needs to be healed by the Tunisian hospitality and warmth. Those little things not many people pay attention to, are the ones which make feel relaxed and happy inside; I can't wait going into the corner shops and being friendly greeted, being helped and welcomed by everyone even those I don't know. The feeling of being at the place where I belong is fading and I can't stop thinking about feeling at home again.
The sea is waiting for me it must be as impatient as I am.. we share a long history together, we fell in love the first time we met. I am impatient to see the blue-green clear water rushing at the beach...I can't wait to see the small and big waves competing to be the first to arrive at the beach, reaching me.
The days are passing by and I can't do anything but being impatient. All those little things popping up in mind make me more than excited.
Dear beloved Tunisia, I know you have suffered from a lot of political and economical issues lately but I believe in you, in you and in your people. I know that you won't give up smiling and being patient and that things will get better. I promised you to come back as soon as I can and here I am doing nothing but dreaming about how the summer with you is going to be.
I am impatient about seeing my patient country again.
I dedicate this ancient Tunisian song to all the people out there who miss their country , who can't wait to enjoy their home again.. those who are as impatient as I am.
ريحة البلاد / Ri:
ħet Lebled / The country's scent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFfYKv2OjuM
