From the early stage of their lives
Treated as if they don't have rights
Roaming about on the streets even at night
Longing for love and care
Not even from their parents that sent them
Crying and screaming to them
Not wanting to leave
Going to where they are known by none
All in the name of seeking knowledge
From some half baked scholars
Who send them begging for food
Searching for sustenance and not fortune
Used and abused
Neglected and abandoned
Deprived from living a normal life
They too are children
Born not to be sent away
Born not to be ditched
Without a place to sleep
Nor food to eat
Not even clothes to wear
They too deserve love
They have rights
To live happily with their parents
They have rights
To good education
Love and care
Something they crave for
From their parents and the society
Not to be defamed and shamed
We all should wake up
Let's join our hands
Together we can change their lives
With an aching heart
And a loud voice I ask
Are the Almajiris our biggest challenge or deepest regret?
And are they invisible or just choose to be ignored?
#Isolated