Welcome Home Mother!

[Benjamin Naifeh Atiyeh]

Sitting at Amun's desk going over their accounts and paying bills as instructed by Amun before they left. Wishing every moment I was in their home they would come walking in and be home.

I hear a door open and close just thinking that it was the housekeeper I continue my work. Trying hard not to give in to the daydream I wished for. Muttering under my breath the words: Oh! Amun. Oh! Kebi. Where are you?

I hear a voice that sounds like Kebi but can't possibly be. She is away with Amun. Her voice is clear and close by. She says: “Well right here it appears Benjamin”

Looking up from the desk and seeing Kebi in front of me not willing to believe that my dream came true. I quickly rise and move towards her. Still not sure if this is a figment of my imagination or my deepest desire to be a family again playing with my mind.

I asked as many questions that could come to my mind in an instant and relayed them all to her. Are you a dream? Is Amun with you? When will he return? When will he return? Are you home for good?

She stated to me most assuredly that Amun was coming home soon and that they will be home to stay. I couldn't help but say: الأم الوطن الترحيب! (welcome home mother!)

[Benjamin Naifeh Atiyeh]

You and me too Irish... you and me tooo!