Under His Shadow 

Chapter 36

As I faced the harsh realities of living on the streets, the ever-changing sky became my haven. I had to continually transfer sites owing to the unsafe neighborhoods I found myself in, whether it was blistering hot or bone-chilling cold.

Regardless of where I went, he always seemed to find me. His presence was a constant source of comfort, like a familiar scent in the air that surrounded me. Even though he was concealed from my view, I could sense him nearby, looking over me like a guardian angel.

His delicate touch on my hand functioned as a soothing salve during my darkest hours of illness, and the lovely kiss he bestowed on my forehead during early mornings in deep slumber consoled me. His warm hands on my shoulders were a source of strength and loyalty, a priceless blessing in my troubled life.

In the cold weather, I used to wake up wrapped in a warm blanket. Fresh, hot breakfast and dinner meals were available right around the corner from where I was staying at the tim