Passing thought..

It was the umpteenth time when I was taken aback by the pathetic plight of the "poor" while I was held up in a traffic jam. My mind froze upon some thoughts while I saw a couple of ill-clad children rush towards the traffic as the cars decelerated at the signal. Each of them knew exactly what to do - They are experts at putting on expressions and each of their voices was also toned well enough to drive "mercy" out of anyone. I was in an auto rickshaw as a part of that traffic jam and I could clearly make out what their "tears" were made up of. It was really shocking! I wish their parents had channelized this much of thinking into something more constructive. I wondered how these people can harness sympathy out of the passers-by but then it is rightly so I guess. It is a real pity that these children are forced into an act which I feel is worse than crime.

The traffic moved on and I was left with nothing but helplessness and remorse. I guess there are many who feel likewise but it needs immense determination and hard work to eradicate such unhealthy components from our neighborhoods which many (including me of course) don't indulge in. It is because we are too selfishly involved in our daily chores and so we think we do not have the time for these.

P.S I am not being judgmental about which course we adopt, its just a thought. But at the end of it I am genuinely happy to know there are dedicated organizations which claim to work towards improvement of the social conditions and I hope they are successful even if by a small percentage.