I was riding the jeepney earlier, it was sweltering hot in the afternoon. Our jeepney stopped on a red light and 2 kids climb in. One sat on the passenger area while the other one with the sack, full of scrap and trash hang outside the jeep...
The driver shouted where do you think you are going? They replied: To the junk shop, not far ahead. The driver shouted: scram...
No my maternal instincts are awaken, my hear goes to them. I can see that already, they are subject to the injustices, inequality, rejection and partiality of society and they are aware of it. I can see the shame and hurt in their eyes... And these kids are only 8-10 years old who is already earning a living for their family....
Also, I was going home early in the morning, a light rain fell, people where already running for shelter since these are the days of flu outbreak... This image, this memory will forever be etched on my heart...2 siblings, presumably, are sleeping on the streets... amidst the chaos, totally oblivious of the rain. The older one covered the smaller child with his oversized dirty shirt. It is cold but that's all they have amidst the cold weather...
I almost ran to them, but social norms prevented me. All I can do is look at them with pity...Where is the Goverment? Where is Dswd? I even ask Where is God?
God is calling you, but you did not listen to Him...
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