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?Here at the Polish Refugee Camp, we will nurture and care for our occupants until it is safe for your
return to Poland. Until then, you and your siblings will be fed and bathed regularly, and will also have
the opportunity to continue their education at our school. They will learn basic standard subjects,
while also learning about where they come from, and where they are now? Kiana explained.
?That?s wonderful!? I exclaimed. My siblings would be so ecstatic. ?When do they start??

?As soon as the last group of refugees comes in tomorrow,? Kiana answered. ?I wish you and your
family a good night, and again, welcome to Iran.?
I told my siblings everything, and they galloped around in joy. This was the first time since before
the war that they were truly happy. With all they had been through, they deserved happiness. All they
were-were innocent fish in a sea full of sharks. All they were-were children. Later I put them to bed
after we had our first real meal.

And as they all snored away, I kept on thinking to myself while looking out at the stars. This could
be home, I thought.

Th is cou l d be h om e.

Art by Emely Rivadeniera, Grade 6