5/31/2023 0 Comments Sea of poppiesBut now, with the sahibs forcing everyone to grow poppy, no one had thatch to spare –"The hut’s condition is not impressive because it has not been repaired. The hut's roof was urgently in need of repairs, but in this age of flowers, thatch was not easy to come by: in the old days, the fields would be heavy with wheat in the winter, and after the spring harvest, the straw would be used to repair the damage of the year before. The status of Deeti’s hut is emblematic of the opportunity costs of Opium farming: “She stopped to glance in the direction of their hut, which was just visible in the distance: it looked like a tiny raft, floating upon a river of poppies. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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