A Letter 4 You (Environment: "Flood in Jakarta")

Response of : "http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/2757399.stm"

"Flood...
It was only last year, when you swallowed more than 60 friends of mine..
Flood...
It was just last month, when you forced my brothers to left their homes...
And now,
You destroy my country's heart...

Oh my dearest son,
Will you teach me how to calm your mind?
Will you give me time to restore my sister??"


Dear friends,

It was one sunny day, when I decided to read the newspaper to feed my soul. But, I didn't get what I wanted. I got despair instead of the enjoyment I expected when I read about this news. But, I know my despair is not the end. And, that's why now I'm here writing to you, to invite you to help them, maybe 'them' is not the appropriate word, 'us' is better, to invite you to help 'us'.

I can't find a word to describe my feelings regarding the issue. I felt lucky that it didn't happen to me when I first knew about it. But now, when I have realized it's my own country, my heart is bashed. I feel sad, miserable, and confused. I realize it can also happen to us at any time without any notice. And I want you to realize it too.

The condition is not good and it is not getting any better. The number of victims is increasing due to the lack of present help. They are beginning to fall sick, hungry, and desperate. I can tell that the aid is too slow. The people are blaming the government for their lack of control in deforestation and corruption. The government is too busy with its administrative processes. The victims need help now; it's not tomorrow, now!

But, who should help? The answers is simple, it's us. Why should we help? We 're in the same community. We are all living on the same planet called Earth. They are the same with us. They don't want it to happen to them. The flood can happen to anyone, including to you and me. What will you do when it happen to you? Help them to give them a reason to help you in the future. Extend your hand they need it now.

Just pick one of those easy steps and we can make a big difference:

• Volunteer yourself to deliver the supply and donation.
• Donate your money through charity organization.
• Invite your friends to join the movement.

Thank you for your time. Thank you for your help. I will be waiting for the results. Comments are welcomed.

Yours sincerely,

tks

(441 words)