I've had just enough time to... acknowledge the newspaper boy of Myanmar.
Taken on the way to the wholesale market outside Yangon, Myanmar
My Boy
He
dreams
Of
striking it rich and
Buying
me a house to live in.
My Boy
He
worries
About my
health and
Saving
to buy me new crutches.
My Boy
He wishes
To give
more than love and
Love all
the more because it is all he can give.
Meanwhile,
He wakes
up early
Sells
newspaper at the traffic stops
And
dream of better days to be.
I was on my way to the wholesale market outside Yangon when we were caught in a traffic jam. Suddenly, from among the vehicles; they appeared. Selling flowers for prayers, drinks to quench thirst, snacks and food on the long journey. I took a few shots from inside my car when I saw him approaching. Wearing a baseball cap, a T-shirt with the word “Goal” boldly written and dark brown sarongs, he held newspapers in both hands, one of which is obviously a sport magazine named “Goal”. Behind the approaching youth, was a stalled truck advertising milk powder with the brand “My Boy”. It was quite a poignant scene for me. He should be taken care of, and not be the one providing for the family. It was even more poignant for me for I was not brought up either mother’s milk (due to her health) or milk powder which was too expensive for the family.
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ReplyDeletewhat a touching commentary.
a real-life hero this young man.
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ΞSSΞ®®Ξ
Great touching story and picture and yes no child in the world should have worries and should be taken care of!
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henrhyde
Yes -thank you for this -A reminder that life, is so hard for many children , in our world.
Great capture.
Kathy_9
Wonderful shot and your words make it more so.
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ReplyDeletewe all want to give our parante a happy life. really looking forward for the mists of the pandaria.
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