Little one may Jesus be with you!
At this age when rich children
play about with expensive toys
laughing innocently
you are here with a load.
Holding so tight your hands
carrying on your back
a heavy basket
your lips tight
sadness written in your eyes.
Little one, may Jesus be with you.
I ask my conscience
what did you do for them
so that they may not cry? ? ? ?
(Graphic: Jacobus Andries saved to life/wisdom/truth/lies/religion Pinterest)
The sight of children slogging under the weight of life is a heartrending sight! You have given a touching portrayal in words and image! A 10
tiny aged children should play and make merry, instead of this holding spade in hand and heavy basket on back is really painful. You have so touchingly inscribed this poem. You love towards children is immeasurable. Brilliant work.10
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Pangs of poverty over the child.A symbolic and touching poem so nicely penned.