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.
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 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, dear, 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.
Mine is...