I Wish Stories Can Be Told by Just a Look in the Eyes

“I wish they can see in my eyes the real story

I hope there is no need for words

I hope they will understand me.”

I am a child who lives along the street

No slippers and has a dirty face, finger and feet

Begging for a penny from sun rise to sun set.

For me a five peso coin is worth a five hundred peso

Do you need to hear my story?

For your hearts to be moved and for your hands to be encouraged to help?

Look into my eyes

Stare at me for a brief five seconds

Surely you will see pain beneath my joyful smile

And if you want to know my own story

Ask and you will better understand me.

(The article originated from the Filipino write up below)

Sana Nakukuha Lang sa Isang Tingin
“Sana nakikita sa mata ang buong istorya

Sana hindi na kailangan pang mag-eksplika
Sana naiintindihan ako nila.”

Ang batang palabuy-laboy sa daan
Walang tsinelas at madungis ang mukha
Nanglilimos sa maghapo't magdamag
Ang limang piso mo ay tila limang daan na para sa kanya

Kailangan pa ba nating marinig ang buong istorya
Upang tayo'y maantig na tumulong sa iba?

Tignan mo ang kanyang mata.
Limang segundos ng pagtitig.
Tiyak may mababasa kang pighati sa ilalim ng kanyang masayang ngiti.
At kung gusto mong malaman ang kanyang kwento.

Tanungin mo siya't mas maiintindihan mo.