The Two Extremes

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Many extremes exist in this world. On one side there is joy, luxury and on the other we have just the opposites.

                                               

We enjoy winters, take out our sweaters, jackets & love to wear them. What about those who are not even sure whether they will survive this winter or not? Forget about sweaters & jackets, they don't even have a piece of cloth to cover their bare bodies.

We enjoy different foods. Indian, Italian, English, Spanish & many more, I guess I will be short of space if I list all the categories. And there are people who don't even know whether they will have their next meal. What they really need is just a piece of bread. These Indian, Italian, English, Spanish etc are of no significance to them. For us getting three meals is a need but for them it is a luxury.

We enjoy going to international schools, reputed colleges, get exposure to latest of technologies. What about those who have never seen the classroom? It is not that they do not want to study or they don't want to enjoy the latest technologies, it is just that they don't have the option. It is just that, they did a crime, the crime of taking birth on the roads, on footpaths.

And I don't know who to blame for all this? Why there are two extremes? Why not everyone is at same level? Why not equal opportunities for all? Why not everyone who has the luxury come forward & fulfil the needs of the others? Why the difference? Why people get punishment for the crime they didn't even do?

I don't know the answers to all these questions, but I can just ask those who get three meals to share at least a slice with those who are striving even to get one. Help others study if you have the privilege of being educated. We cannot balance out these two extremes completely  but at least we can make an effort to lessen the distance between the two end points. Just give a try. Our small effort can change the lives of many.  We can make this world a better place to live for those who always question their existence.

~ Neeraj

Comments

  1. Unknown2 January 2013 at 10:42

    Man...you have talent...talent to write and express through words...get going..

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  2. Unknown7 January 2013 at 09:03

    M spell bound Neeraj.
    May god bless u and gives u more strength to fight for the inequality.

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  3. Unknown22 February 2013 at 09:13

    nice...keep it up.

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