The Sparrows of Kabul: Carriers of Souls

The Sparrows of Kabul: Carriers of Souls

In September 2022 I was sat in a cafe surrounded by a family of sparrows. A lady nearby was reading her book while tucking into egg and avocado on toast. She was mildly irritated by the birds’ advances. I imagined this scene played out for thousands of years, in taverns and al fresco eating areas throughout the world. A year earlier Australian diplomat, author and songwriter Fred Smith was standing on the embassy roof watching the sparrows of Kabul.

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