Bedtime

This is Burhan. In the early years of his life and like other children, he’s sometimes stubborn and sometimes obedient. In this evening, he seems he will be stubborn, for he doesn’t want to sleep. Outside, the noises are loud and the bells are ringing their sounds. He can’t sleep. He turns to his father saying, “I beg you, Father, to read me a story.” This is Burhan’s father. He’s a kind, tender man, and sometimes more than necessary. Even though the bells are ringing their sounds, he keeps reading to Burhan a story about the beautiful donkey. When he finishes reading, Burhan yawns and turns off the light, saying, “Have a good day, Burhan.” But Burhan doesn’t want to sleep. Here Burhan remembers he forgot to brush his teeth. He calls his father, “Father, I forgot to brush my teeth with the toothbrush.” ...