02/01/2025
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Shadows of Desperation
Unseen suffering, hidden struggles, and silent screams of people worldwide, where poverty takes place, expose the darkest aspects of human beings. There is hunger as proof of unseen suffering and unemployment for those burdened by their needs. However, everything is hidden by the world's darkness and concealed by the shadows of trickery.
As we navigate our daily lives, we are awakened to the harsh reality where we see beggars lying uncomfortably on the cold streets and benches, living by the phrase, "Isang kahig, isang tuka." Without a roof over their heads or enough money for meals, their tireless efforts to survive become increasingly challenging. Hunger haunts them as they close their eyes without even having a single bite of bread in their stomachs, struggling to count sheep passing by and read caution signs. Despite lacking education, they always have the determination to find a way to survive the next day. Their characteristics made me realize that they are indeed role models of hard work and overcoming hardships.
Poverty is not just desperation; it is a deprivation of a healthy life and a peaceful living environment, where necessities of food, clothing, and shelter are nowhere to be found. Absolute poverty casts a long shadow and a never-ending darkness that suffocates hope. Relative poverty, while perhaps less immediately life-threatening, is vulnerable and risky; it is a constant awareness of the gap separating one's reality from the abundance of others. It is having one's pride wounded, a slow vanishing of the human spirit into the darkness of the world. Though overwhelmed by hopelessness, they still yearn for a better life ahead.
The roots of poverty are tangled in interconnected factors. Lack of education is not just a missed opportunity; it is a chain binding generations to a cycle of hardship and a legacy of limited potential. Inequality is not just a statistical disparity; it is a gaping chasm and a cruel segment that separates the privileged few from the struggling masses; it is a bare testament to social inequality. Discrimination is not just simply unfair treatment; it is a toxic threat, poisoning the source of opportunity and shutting down people, forcing them to the edges of the shadows.
On the other hand, the fight against poverty demands complex strategies and a symphony of coordinated efforts. Investing in education is not just an extra expense; it is an act of empowerment and a beacon of hope enlightening the path to a brighter future. Addressing inequality is not just a policy adjustment; it is a responsibility and a commitment to build a society where everyone has a fair chance to excel.
Life can be tough when poverty takes over, fueling inequality, discrimination, and uncontrollable disasters. Taking risks is the road to success, and finding ways is the only route to emerge from a world of invisible darkness, where a ray of hope is hidden and concealed by the shadows of trickery.
Life presents various aspects, and people embody their roles. The majority often have an escape route, while a select few live in stark contrast. Consequently, the shadows of despair linger around them, leaving them feeling trapped and subject to judgment from those who have never experienced their struggles.
✍️Yannah Rose Barcoso
Credit to the real owner of the photo, "Pinterest"
