Candlelit Vigil Circle at School Gate Night

Deep shadow swallows the asphalt of the crosswalk in Kassala, interrupted only by a tight ring of flickering flames held by a group standing near the school gate. The monsoon air hangs heavy, evidenced by the wet sheen on the pavement reflecting the small orange points of light. Rim light outlines the silhouettes of the participants, separating their dark forms from the surrounding gloom. Long shadows stretch across the wet ground, guided by the straight white lines of the pedestrian crossing. Faces remain indistinct in the darkness, but the shared focus of the circle creates a solid presence against the night. one drop of rain rests on the edge of a plastic cup held in the front row.