My Invented Land
Outlook|January 21, 2024
My native soil was created from tiny sparks that clung to grand mother's earthen pot which conjured savoury dishes I've been looking for all my life in vain.
Robin S Ngangom
My Invented Land

This story is from the January 21, 2024 edition of Outlook.

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