On a railway station, I noticed a
conversation and realized that someone was giving directions to two kids. One
boy was of around 10-12 years and the other of around 10. Both were carrying big
backpacks on their backs, indicating that they had gotten down from some long-distance
train. Their faces were sober and expressionless. Clearly, both were child laborers
working in some big city. After they got the information they had sought from a
stranger sitting on a bench, they went towards the stairs on the railway
platform. While they walked, I noticed that the elder boy was limping in one
leg. It was either due to some accident or some ailment.
I could not decide whether this scene was of
pity or of courage.
- Rahul
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