Gentle Kiss

Ayub Khan Dkl, Bangladesh

A brother and sister share a gentle kiss through a small hole in the wall. In a quiet moment at the Rohingya refugee camp, their love speaks louder than words.

In the quiet stillness of a Rohingya refugee camp, two siblings share a tender moment that speaks louder than words. A brother and sister, separated by a thin wall, lean in to share a gentle kiss through a small hole. It’s not just a kiss—it’s a symbol of unbreakable love, a bond that hardship cannot weaken. Though the wall divides them, their hearts remain deeply connected.

Life in the camp is tough. Families are often scattered, privacy is rare, and children grow up surrounded by uncertainty. But in this brief, silent exchange, we see something pure and powerful. Their innocent gesture is filled with emotion—longing, comfort, and hope.

This simple act reminds us of what truly matters. Even in times of struggle, love survives. It finds a way through the cracks, through the holes in the walls, through the pain. It’s in the small, quiet moments that our humanity shines the brightest.

The kiss is a quiet protest against despair. It tells a story of resilience, of the deep bond between siblings who find strength in each other. In that one moment, they remind us that even in the darkest places, love endures—and sometimes, that is enough to keep going.

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