It's really disappointing seeing young children out on the street scavenging and ravaging just to make ends meet.
Just last two weeks,I went out to see a friend around Lawason here in Lagos.I was at Cele-Express bridge trying and struggling to make my way through the crowd,as it was a sunny afternoon.
I was few steps away from the bridge when I felt a tap at my back,looking back..i saw a boy within age 13 or so..
He looked so tattered and malnourished that I was beginning to wonder "where could his parent be? Could he be an orphan? Could he be Lost in this big city?" just as i was pondering..the poor figure before me had been accompanied with three other pairs (I could bet they were his younger siblings) their looks painted with hunger and means to survive.
The eldest stared deeply into my eyes saying "Bros,anything for boys??" I couldn't control my empathy for them anymore,I had to give them a thousand note (don't get it twisted,am not rich oo..lol) they were so elated as they grabbed the money from me.
I watched as they ran to meet a figure laying sick under the bridge,then I exclaimed "oh poor lads...they are struggling to make money for their sick mother..!!!"
How I wish I could do more than that.This children are the leaders of tomorrow,they are suppose to be in school gaining knowledge and sound education,but because of the situation they've found themselves.
They are out there on the street doing all sort of dangerous activity too survive and fend for their sick mother.
I pray God send a helper to them.
I couldn't stop thinking about that day as their faces kept appearing in my sleep,then I feel I have to express this painting to the world..
I hope I would be free now.
What do you think about this piece? Kindly feel free to share your thoughts.
