Chapter 14 - by Intikhab Amir

‘War’

War causes destruction. It disrupts life and entails huge consequences for mankind. It devastates cities and leaves numerous marooned. Nonetheless, it bridges the gap between one’s self and his country. It implants unity in a nation under attack, bringing people closer, particularly, those who live away from their homeland. While arousing feelings of love for immigrants’ native country, it may add to immigrants’ multifaceted problems. The war between Japan and China may not confine to the battleground. Its increasing scope may even engulf ‘Chinatown’ and ‘Japtown.’ “I tried my best whisper discreetly to Meiying. ‘This is Japtown – we shouldn’t be here.’ ‘Why not?’ ‘We’re not Japs,’ I said.”