Temporary Homeless
On the way to our tour bus, I passed this homeless man sleeping.
I had hesitated taking the photograph because I felt like I was invading his privacy.
I snapped it with intention of showing the current conditions in Puerto Rico.
Homelessness was extremely prevalent years before the disastrous Hurricane Maria.
It’s extremely worse now.
On my way back to the cruise ship, I passed the same location in hopes that the man would be awake
and I could give him some money for a bite to eat. He was gone. This mattress was in his location.
Perhaps, that night, he would be having a better nights sleep.
I find the photos a poignant reminders how fragile life is each time I view them.
2017©Isadora DeLaVega
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What’s happening in Puerto Rico is so heartbreaking.. I read the power went out again today on the whole island
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It is a sad situation. It’s frightening to imagine being without electricity especially in the mountainous areas.
Water is of great need too. Let’s hope the politics are thrown out and humanity is served. Thnak you …
Isadora 😎
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Hi Isadora, I didn’t know you are in Puerto Rico. It’s sad to see people without a roof over their heads, but sadly lots of people are in this situation.
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Oh dear, dear Elizabeth,
No, I am here in my sunny Florida. The photographs were taken 2 years ago when I was on a cruise that had a port stop in Puerto Rico. I don’t think it’s a good idea to travel to Puerto Rico or any islands right now. There’s no water, electricity (unless you have a generator and gas to run it) food, sanitation or any small necessities.
I was trying to show that poverty was there before the Hurricane.
Thanks for the dialog …
Issy 😎
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Glad to know you are safe in Florida! The situation there is very sad right now. I can’t believe that the government and other countries aren’t helping more these people.
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Let’s hope that the politics are thrown to the side so that the cicitzens can receive decent help.
Thank you for being empathetic to this issue.
Issy 🙏🏻
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We are so lucky to have warm homes, full bellies and the leisure to visit our virtual friends through the ether.
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So true, dear friend, so true. You can’t imagine how I appreciate my blessings. When I post (when I can write about it without stress) about my experience with Hurricane Irma, you’ll be able to understand why I’m so grateful. Thanks, Gilly … have a wonderful weekend. Blessings … 🙏🏻
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