Bare
foot and dirty, the girl just sat and watched the people go by.
She
never tried to speak, she never said a word. Many people passed,
but never did one person stop.
It
just so happens the next day I decided to go back to the park,
curious if the little girl would still be there.
Right
in the very spot as she was yesterday she sat perched on high,
with the saddest look in her eyes.
Today
I was to make my own move and walk over to the little girl. As
we all know a park full of strange people is not a place for
young children to play alone.
As
I began walking towards her I could see the back of the little
girl's dress indicated a deformity. I figured that was the reason
the people just passed by and made no effort to help.
As
I got closer, the little girl slightly lowered her eyes to avoid
my intent stare. I could see the shape of her back more clearly.
It was grotesquely shaped in a humped over form. I smiled to
let her know it was ok, I was there to help, to talk.
I
sat down beside her and opened with a simple Hello. The little
girl acted shocked and stammered a hi after a long stare into
my eyes. I smiled and she shyly smiled back. We talked 'til darkness
fell and the park was completely empty. Everyone was gone and
we at once were alone.
I
asked the girl why she was so sad. The little girl looked at
me and with a sad face and said "Because I'm different." I immediately
said "that you are!" and smiled.
The
little girl acted even sadder, she said, "I know."
"Little
girl," I said, "you remind me of an angel, sweet and innocent." She
looked at me and smiled, slowly she stood to her feet, and said, "Really?" "Yes,
ma'am, you're like a little guardian angel sent to watch over
all those people walking by."
She
nodded her head yes and smiled, and with that she spread her
wings and said, "I am. I'm your guardian angel," with a twinkle
in her eye.
I
was speechless, sure I was seeing things.
She
said, "For once you thought of someone other than yourself, my
job here is done."
Immediately
I stood to my feet and said, "Wait, so why did no one stop to
help an angel?" She looked at me and smiled, "You're the only
one who could see me, and you believe it in your heart." And
She was gone.
And
with that my life was changed dramatically. So, when you think
you're all you have, remember, your angel is always watching
over you.
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