Wednesday, 24 September 2025

The small child at the bus stop

 Who was screaming his head off was hungry. His very anxious mother was trying to calm him without much success. She explained they had been to a nearby hospital for some reason and he had not had anything to eat.

I took out the small cheese sandwich I had with me and offered it rather hesitantly but it was received with relief and gratitude. There w as instant silence . I have never seen a sandwich disappear so quickly.

As they boarded their bus the mother gave me a hug and the small boy finally gave me a smile.

Yes, London bus stops can be very intimidating places. 


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