Adil Najam
This photograph was taken at a floods relief camp in Muzaffargarh, earlier today. A young flood victim, with mehndi (henna) on her hands, decorated by relief workers.
I see the picture and so many thoughts come to mind. Thoughts of happiness: that the child has at least gotten to get a smile with this little act of celebration. Thoughts of sadness: that so many children will spend Eid in despair. Thoughts of responsibility: how can I make this Eid better for at least one child? Thoughts of determination: it will not be easy, but we will ride this too.
But the pictures says it all. And more. There is no need for me to elaborate or explain these thoughts. Because these thoughts – like this child – belongs to all of us.
And on the matter of fairness.
Does the blurred out picture show any hint of a smile?
Does the blurred out picture show the young person (aged 6-8) with a shirt on?
Is this a decent way to represent a weak person (a child, worse, presumably a girl) in the desperate times of their lives?
Is this Pakistaniat?
I ask?
You be the judge!
It could have been me ….there
with clothes torn apart ..
without shoes on my feet..
with a stomach empty..
and tears in my eye ….
and my hands raised toward THE CREATOR…
…waiting for You to help me..
it could have been You
it could have been us.
Let us remember our Pakistani brothers and sisters
Let us together help each other.
Eid Mubarique
Eid Mubarak To All.
Yes,We Can Overcome Every Hurdle Together,ameen.
Pakistan Zindabad.