Despite

Despite the different continents where we were born and the ages and the dissimilar experiences we carry, despite the different colors of our skin and the covers of our passports -when we have them- we found ourselves in this room looking at us and telling stories. We were not meant to meet. We do not speak the same language, we translate to each other, we tell ourselves how the last week went and what we want for the next one, despite the stumbling over unknown words. We arrive, despite our obstacle life, week after week, in this room.

Samar