You've been doing art for the past few weeks and, at first, your mummy and I did not really think you have talent in that department. Then on February 14th, we changed our minds. At nursery, you had been encouraged to make us a Valentine's card. Instead, you took the opportunity to make a political point about Syria. Instead of making a typical card, you depicted the plight of the Syrian people and their daily struggle against a bloodthirsty, tyrannical regime by smearing 'blood' over your canvas.
We were very impressed.
By the way, the war in Syria is probably over by the time you understand this; not because there is peace, but because all the civilians are dead. Perhaps, over on BBC news, they are covering a story of the UN unearthing scores and scores of mass-graves and the media is asking the apt question: why didn't we do something? How could we let this happen?!
How indeed.
On the inside, you stuck to a traditional message but you did disclose your identity which is breaking rule number one of sending a card on Valentine's day. In Mummy's card to Daddy, she simply put, "Enjoy your VD." Clever.
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