The Olive Tree in the Desert of Hope
In the middle of the arid desert where the sun’s heat blazes all day long, a small olive tree stands, carrying a sense of perseverance among its branches. It did not choose this waterless and barren land; instead, it was planted there by a Bedouin man who regarded it as a symbol of his ancestors’ legacy and continuity. The desert transforms between day and night: by day, it is scorched by intense heat that turns the sand into embers; by night, it is covered in a silent cold, with bright stars like treasures painted across the sky.
The olive tree has learned that life is not easy. Its deep roots have penetrated through layers of sand to reach the depths of groundwater, and it draws sustenance from the summer winds that carry tiny droplets of moisture from the sky. Every morning, it unfolds its small leaves to catch the sunlight, painting a green hue on the sand that astonishes travelers passing by. They ask themselves: How can a tree grow in such a h