Stories of pain
Italy, you are a person that I miss
While dreaming of traveling the most beautiful coasts of Italy, I found myself looking for a flight to return home. I wanted to return home from beautiful Italy as soon as possible... I was very worried about my family, as if, if I was there, nothing bad would have happened to them.
After the borders were closed from Italy to Turkey, I came to İzmir through Athens. I knew that I wouldn't be able to return to beautiful Italy for a long time, while getting on the plane that day. I was worried about my family and I knew that we all experienced it at the same time, and that was the terrible thing. We’re all supposed to be in isolation, which, I think is quite concerning.
It is very difficult to watch millions of people experience emotions beyond fears.
Today, I miss Italy. The things that are yearning are replaced with other things, but those who yearn cannot find a cure. So, Italy is a person that I miss.
Deniz Tural, 27th March 2020, İzmir, Turkey
