wake up call

So we went out earlier, and while on our way we saw a child maybe 10 - 12 years old. obviously begging for alms. he was poor, that was obvious. and the way he begs for alms, he is showing his talent, he was rapping something self composed. Here are some of the parts I understood translated in english.

My name is (I didn't understand his name).

Please listen to our story.

I work in the dumpster, collecting trash.

I wake up early in the morning to collect trash that can be sold.

The money I will use to buy at least one meal for the day.

When bad luck comes, I pray in the heavens that some food is left in the trash.

We are victims of the lack of knowledge in love.

Born at the most unexpected time due to unexpected love.

I alone bear the pain of being born.

With no one to lean on when I cry.

No one to share with when there is a happy time.

I can't even go to school,

No knowledge, no read, no write.

I wasn't even able to hold a pencil and a book my whole life.

The only thing we know is the cruelty of this world.

Just a little money will do and I can live a whole day.

Thank you for those who listened.

Thank you for those who cared.

 

The verse and chorus of the song just repeats thruogh out. but the song contained the reality of the world. It was a wake up call, that a lot of people in this world is suffering especially the children born to parents who can't even afford one decent meal for one day. I was so shocked that a kid who can't read, and write was able to compose his own song, a song that would wake the hearts of the people around. I thought the song was written by someone else and he just sang it. but it wasn't, I searched the internet for the lyrics and nothing even came up. I was so shocked of the talents of these poor little kids who risk their own lives, and beg for alms just to survive a day with a barely filled stomach.

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sleepingprince
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This is so sad. If only he was given the right care and opportunity , he'l probably shine . God bless the young child.