they got on my jeepney ride
a nice-looking young couple
a cute little boy on tow
he looked frail, quite unstable
they got settled in their seat
put the boy on her lap
a bag of chips in his hand
probably the afternoon's snack
she opened the bag
and put it in his hand
he acknowledged, he smiled
and uttered, "Thank you, Mom"
she took his little hand
helped him pick a piece
with each piece he picked
she rewarded him with a kiss
such a sweet sight to see
I said to myself
a mother and a son
as she offered lots of help
but i wondered why she had
to give him a smile and a kiss
each time his hand picked a piece
from inside the bag of chips
and on as we traveled
we finally reached their stop
carefully she held him
to his dad she gave him back
his dad took him
in his arms lovingly
the boy faltered for a second
clutched his dad's hand excitedly
I became more curious
as i watched them alight
careful little steps
but his face remained bright
finally, I gasped
as a thought flashed my mind
oh my dear, now I know
that the little boy was BLIND.
Note: This happened ten years ago but the memory remained in heart. I have always wanted to write about it but never got the chance and the place to write it in.
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