27th day of Luzon Lockdown. Let us see the Risen One in the person of the aged homeless, the most vulnerable among the displaced population due to Covid19. I spent 15 minutes talking to his man who said all his “belongings and properties” are contained in this trolley.

27th day of Luzon Lockdown. Let us see the Risen One in the person of the aged homeless, the most vulnerable among the displaced population due to Covid19. I spent 15 minutes talking to his man who said all his “belongings and properties” are contained in this trolley.

He has been using the disposable mask for days. Unfortunately, I do not have an extra one.

I asked him where does he sleep. He said: wherever nightfall embraces him. The cardboard box is his “bed”.

What about food? He depends on the mercy and compassion of strangers who he meets along the way.

His smiles were infectious. There was no hint of rancor nor hopelessness while we conversed.

He did not ask for anything. For being gracious, I gave him half of what I bought from the hopia factory. He rewarded me with the sweetest and biggest smile I’ve seen since the start of the Luzon Lockdown.

Count your blessings. Check your privilege.

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