On 25 February 2023, while walking down toward Marina Beach in Chennai, I passed by, but I stood for a while watching a young girl walk a tightrope stretched across the wide sand. Her mother sat near the other end of the pole, quietly watching and waiting for the few coins that kind onlookers might offer. This is their profession, their daily labour, and their way of surviving in a world that often looks away.
I was reminded of the words from the Bible: “Open your mouth for the voiceless, for the rights of all who are destitute” (Proverbs 31:8, NRSV). It calls us to notice people like this mother and child, whose lives depend on the mercy of strangers.
Some give a coin; many walk away. Yet the child keeps her balance, step by step, as if showing us how courage looks in real life -- quiet, fragile, but full of hope. If you happen to come across such performers in your life, do not simply walk past. They are not begging. They are showing careful skill, courage, and hard work -- something truly worth honouring with a small gift. Even a few coins can carry great meaning.
BRUCE K. THANGKHAL
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