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This reads as a meditation on aging that separates the body’s passage through time from the trace a person leaves behind. It can be taken to mean that old age may cloud memory and identity, but it does not erase the final record of a life. It lands in moments of mourning, when someone is thinking about legacy more than appearance.
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Originally said in English.
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About Munia Khan
Munia Khan is a British-Pakistani journalist and author. She has written extensively on identity, faith, and the intersections of culture in modern Britain, often blending personal reflection with sharp social commentary. Her work explores the complexities of belonging in a multicultural society.
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