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, 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.