Palekpek's Essay: The Life Of Leprosy

Bribery is anywhere! I was choosing from the choices of viands infront me. Meat on my left and vegetables on my right. There is this green leafy vegetable that I don’t really like because of the chemical content said to be present in it even after many times of washing it-the cabbage. But wait! It has meat and if I buy this one I will pay less. Imagine the difference of P15.oo which could I add to my savings. I waited patiently while the server is scoops, her ladle moving around, nearby the object of my interest then she stopped. She quickly tied the cellophane and handed it to me and I was only able to say the words, “Pahingi nga po ng sabaw.” I was supposed to be saving money. I asked soup get back. They totally fooled me with their bribe.
Until one day of tragedy strikes. He was struck by an ailment that nobody, not any man would utterly and grievously like to have. Leprosy – the disease is characterized by lesions that spread over much of the body and affecting many systems of the body. Palekpek was very sorrowful and was begging his God to do something miraculous for the healing of his leprosy. When the king found out that he has this kind of illness, he was grieved. So he ordered his menservants to search for the cure of Palekpek’s
Their eyes widened as they saw Palekpek’s skin turning into its original texture and color and it was not only that his skin looks fairer than his recent skin condition. He also felt strong. He then cried joyfully and went running to Shelai’s place, looked for him and when he finally saw him, he embraced him tightly. When they were about to return, Palekpek insisted his offering but to his dismay Shelai strongly refused. Palekpek and the menservants went home with delight. Gonad having his strong desire for the offering of Palekpek went after them when Shelai was in his temple