6. Precious Moments

I know life can be a struggle for everybody; one way or another. Each of us has a role to play in this show we call life; whether we like it or not.

It breaks my heart when I see people working under the hot sun; thousands of miles away from home; for their families.

It breaks my spirit, when I see the look of fear in the eyes of the abandon children or abused women; abused at the hands of the very men they love.

It breaks my heart to pieces to see them went back to the same men once the bruises disappeared or the broken bones healed; for they think they have no other choice. But who am I to judge? I can only be there when they come back to the shelter to heal; with understanding and not judgement; because the abuse will never stop.

I dreamt of having enough money so I could build a shelter for all these souls; so they could always be safe; so the hunger and sufferings will stop; but life was cruel. My dream remained a dream.

All I can do was scrape by and helped one person at a time. With a hug; a wipe of their tears; paying for hospital bills I couldn’t afford. Spending time reading to the children; for that’s all I can do for now.

I stopped planning for the future and start living in the moment. Because every moment, every smile is previous.

It’s a very selfish thing to do. Because it made me happy to see the smile on their faces; when they received a nicely wrapped gift, a hug or a visit. I am selfish for being happy when I see them forget their troubles; even for a moment. I am selfish for sharing their moment of happiness.

I ask for nothing but forgiveness. As, I hold on to a life line; without expectation of what the future beholds.

- By Simply me