On the last day of the 20th century, the world seemed to resonate with the mournful aftermath of tragedies perpetrated across the globe during the previous 100 years. It appeared necessary to pin one's hopes on the dawn of the new century in order to dissipate the tones of violence and death still lingering in the darkness; to welcome the light of peace upon humankind and all the earth.
The 20th century had witnessed tears of fathomless sorrow and pain on the faces of the despised and the alienated. Figuratively speaking, these poor people were forced to swim in an ocean of terror to save themselves from sinking altogether.
Yet, many did not abandon their belief that brighter days were on the horizon.