Life is going with the flow and I feel like I am just floating and going wherever it takes me. I have stopped thinking about the future because of the devastating experiences in life. I still feel pain, an emotion that causes a lot of pain inside me. I have stopped reading the news because the regular updates on the Ukraine war make me upset. I wish I could explain how a devastating incident and circumstance can change a person's life. Not only did my life change due to war, but millions of people's lives have also changed already. People call us refugees, we are now called "Refugees from Ukraine". Trust me, this term breaks my heart, it hurts a lot. Nobody willingly chooses to become a refugee, it's not a good life at all. We were forced to become refugees.
The East part of Ukraine is suffering a lot, and people who are still there living a miserable life. I only read the news about Kharkiv, I can't forget about that city where I was able to find my peace. Yesterday one of my colleagues was asking that do I miss Kharkiv's life often or not. Without a second thought, my answer was yes. He then said, Netherland, is beautiful and developed so why do you still talk about Kharkiv? I slightly gave him smile and said, I found myself in Kharkiv. The person you are seeing in front of you was born in Kharkiv. No matter what is my birthplace, Kharkiv will always remain my second home.
Normally during august, the weather used to change in Kharkiv. We used to have beautiful Indiana Summer weather, and green trees used to turn out yellow and golden. My home surrounding was full of trees and during autumn, everything used to turn into colors, used to feel like freshly painted art. I don't know how autumn looks in the Netherlands but I can assure you Kharkiv was beautiful.
We used to go out for a long walk, sometimes in the park. Even after work, I used to walk around, used to take a lot of photos. I still have those photos in my phone gallery. Many Ukrainians went back to their home, went back in Ukraine but for me, it's impossible. I am from the North-East part of Ukraine, Kharkiv city which is still under heavy shelling. I started wondering how autumn looks in Kharkiv today, what is the weather situation, is it hot or chilly sunny weather!!! I don't know...
Yesterday, an Ukrainian was telling me that Autumn started in Ukraine. Trees are changing their colors, unfortunately, this year, I am not going to experience that beauty...
I am going to share some photographs that I have captured from the streets of Kharkiv. I used to walk a lot and explored different parts of the city. It didn't matter to me whether the building was old or new, whether the graffiti was something valuable or not, I randomly used to take photos. I guess today those random photos seem precious and valuable. People can see Kharkiv through my eyes. Sometimes I regret why I didn't born in Kharkiv...
I don't know what to say or write about these photos. There is no story because it's heartbreaking to see what's happening in Kharkiv. A few days ago there was a severe attack in my area, after that, I don't know what is happening there currently. Many people from the east part left their homes and moved to the west part of Ukraine. Many people I used to know moved to West Ukraine. They started their life there.
On the other hand, those who moved to the Netherlands from Ukraine started jobs and living life. After all, we all have to survive at some point...
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Priyan...
I am @priyanarc.... An architect, a dreamer, and a passionate writer who loves to write about life. I try to present my own perspective and experiences. Please leave your feedback and criticism because it's the only way I can know and reach your mind and thought easily...
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