Now suddenly I am all alone!

Oct 28, 2021

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Years ago when she was a kid I taught my granddaughter to say:”I am you. You are me. We are one.”

Now suddenly without any warning whatsoever I am alone.

Banya Saw

Written by Banya Saw

Born in 1940 when my country was still under British rule. Graduated from Rangoon University with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law in 1963 and 1966.

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