Some sights percolate into the deepest recesses of the mind. The other day, I saw a woman selling something on the road divider of a busy highway. She had her baby next to her, who was fast asleep amidst the vehicles whizzing past. The way he was sprawled out on the narrow divider, with mud as a mattress, showed he saw no discomfort in the situation. His face was immensely peaceful, deep in slumber. There was no fear, no discontent, only peace. In that moment, the baby achieved what most of us cannot even think about all our lives. He had the treasure of contentment. Nothing, absolutely nothing could take from the kid his delight in the company of his mother and the chance to catch a wink ---- regardless of where. I am sure my face does not look so tranquil when i sleep, even though i have a bed and an air conditioner.
I may be happy at the sight but that does not absolve me of the responsibility to do my bit for those who are in a tighter spot (Can't call them underprivileged. Privilege is a relative term). Its not right for our women to be forced to work on roadsides, carrying their babies to eke out a living. We are all responsible.
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