by Sha Najak, poet/artist

7.03.2008

Taking the MRT for the 1st time

the following is an account of Selvam who first came to Singapore from South Asia.

"The first time I arrived at the airport, I was feeling apprehensive about who was coming to receive me. Since this was my 1st time travelling, I wasn't sure about how to get the money. I also took the MRT for the very first time. My friend and so many men came together. My friend and everybody was happy but I was unhappy. During the time, there wasn't also much noise."

Durai, Kanyakummari

"My 1st employer is good but my supervisor treated me very roughly. After some days, everything was ok."

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