The metal gates scraped against the tarmac, and Helen shuddered at the hated sound. The women in line made a rush at the opening, and the soldiers began to shoot.
Yesterday, they had killed a dozen—not counting those trampled beneath the madding crowd. Helen, who had been teaching in the makeshift school, heard about the deaths at a refugee camp gathering.
Today, the soldiers fired into the air, tossing the packages over the fence. One landed at Helen’s feet, and she rushed to the ground, tearing open the carton, stuffing her mouth with dry rice and tears.
Yesterday, they had killed a dozen—not counting those trampled beneath the madding crowd. Helen, who had been teaching in the makeshift school, heard about the deaths at a refugee camp gathering.
Today, the soldiers fired into the air, tossing the packages over the fence. One landed at Helen’s feet, and she rushed to the ground, tearing open the carton, stuffing her mouth with dry rice and tears.
