SONG OF THE SOUTH
THE MEMOIRS OF AN AFRICAN SHOE
Shoes have a story to tell... The most heartwarming tales are told, Not by that new, frequently-changed pair, But by that single beloved pair that is worn day-in, day-out. It is a story of long thirsty walks, of scorching sweaty days, It is a story of pain, hunger, and the struggle to survive. Above all, that rugged shoe is still the beacon of hope; That if you survive this day, with the shoe still on that weary blistered foot, There will be a brighter day. The story of hope is the story of humanity, The very essence of life! PLASTIC SHOES - THE STORY OF THE MASAAI BOY I went for a CSR visit at a local primary school outside the company town of Magadi. I met this young Masaai boy who beamed the brightest of smiles... What gave him away were his PLASTIC shoes. The sages of old tell us to walk a mile in his shoes to appreciate his tribulations. I am not sure I could do a day in his shoes... The temper...
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