Conscience

I want to talk about a delicate matter, which concerns every member of society. I am hoping to sensitise people and awaken their sense of compassion, especially since we are so used to hearing stories so painful that they are hard to believe.

We come into the world frail, weak and helpless, unable to do anything. But God gave us a gift: “our mother”.

When we were young, she did her best to satisfy us and make us stop crying. She would wipe away out tears, feed us when we were hungry, did everything she could to put a smile on our faces, then she would talk about the meaning of love, respect and faith.

We became stronger as we grew older, we took care of ourselves, we made many friends but unfortunately, we forgot all the good things, the love and care, that our mothers had provided for us. Mother’s embrace used to be our security blanket, but if children grow up and forget her, she becomes nothing, and that is very painful.

Let me tell you a story that illustrates what today’s society has become. A true story, and I quote the words of the person who told me: 

I was on the beach and I saw an elderly lady sitting on a rock. She was leaning on her arm and staring at the sea, as if she was talking to it. The waves were coming towards her and wetting her worn-out warm brown coat. The fish swam near her, offering solace to her sorrow. It was past midnight.

I was curious so I approached her and said:

“What are you waiting for, mother?”

“I am waiting for my son who left, but will be back shortly…”

I had my doubts. I wasn’t sure what was happening to this woman and why she was sitting there. It was late and I couldn’t believe that someone would come in the middle of the night. I waited for a whole hour and no one came. I approached her again and she said:

“Oh my son… My son left, but he will be back any moment now…”

Just then, I noticed a piece of paper next to her.

“Will you allow me to read what is on this piece of paper?”

“It was left by my son who told me to give it to anyone that came here”.

I took that piece of paper and read it. What did it say? It said: “Whoever finds this lady, please take her to the old people’s home”.

In conclusion, I would like to say something to all people: We must ask the authorities to legislate so that crimes like this get punished. I hope God will awaken our consciences.