The Pink Dress
This message came to me just the right time…you could have imagined how I felt when I read this…
There was this little girl sitting by herself in the park.
Everyone passed by her and never stopped to see why she looked so sad.
Dressed in a worn pink dress, barefoot 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 by her, but no one would stop.
The next day I decided to go back to the park in curiosity to see if the little girl would still be there.
Yes, she was there, right in the very spot where she was
yesterday, and still with the same sad look in her eyes.
Today I was to make my own move and walk over to the little girl.
For as we all know, a park full of strange people is not a place for young children to play alone.
As I got closer I could see the back of the little girl's dress.
It was grotesquely shaped.
I figured that was the reason people just passed by and made no effort to speak to her.
Deformities are a low blow to our society and, heaven forbid if you make a step toward assisting someone who is different.
As I got closer, the little girl lowered her eyes slightly to avoid my intent stare.
As I approached her, I could see the shape of her back more clearly.
She 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 until darkness fell and the park was completely empty.
I asked the girl why she was so sad.
The little girl looked at me with a sad face said, 'Because, I'm different.'
I immediately said, 'That you are!'; and smiled.
The little girl acted even sadder and said, 'I know.'
'Little girl,' I said, 'you remind me of an angel, sweet and innocent.'
She looked at me and smiled, then slowly she got to her feet and said, 'Really?'
'Yes, you're like a little Guardian Angel sent to watch
over all people walking by.'
She nodded her head yes, and smiled.
With that she opened the back of her pink dress and allowed her wings to spread, then she 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'.
I got to my feet and said, 'Wait, why did no one stop to help an angel?'
She looked at me, smiled, and said, 'You're the only one that could see me,' and then 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.
I get tired of carrying that sword, the one in the avatar. I need my real one to feel better, to get my soul back ... the one that I sell to the devil so as you can see .. I choose Dante from Devil May Cry game ... the devils hunter to help me getting my soul back ... but still I miss my real sword, even though i cut my arm with that one :(
hmmmmm...king edshel, i noticed you change your avatar?..gone tired of tom cruise? :D
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were late to read this one, but not really too late because I read it just right now. I don't know what to say here, it is simply nice, warming the heart with that feeling that someone is watching over you, protecting you from the things that you can't see or don't know about it yet.
Seeing in people what others can't see is a gift, it is not that easy to read or see the future of someone through his/her eyes and take the chance to help that person.
A very touching story, it brought tears in my eyes....
oh theres nothing responsible to do!just continue to do what ur doing daily owen do it right - the first time!
wehehehe..CQ, thank you for the position but i don't want many responsibilities....:D
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lol no owen i just do major stuff!!!
but seriously you would make a good guardian angel.....methinks!!!
what say the rest of you guys....
do it right - the first time!
overwhelmed that you like it...i got the same feeling when i first read it..
CQ, yes i do feel heavy from my shoulders, can you do minor operation?..:P
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Touched me........And I am sure it's the 'right time'.
This is the second time to make me moved in Doha.Regarding the first time, it is in my english course. My teacher Ola did me deeply by her care to my suffer in office.
share your life with me:)
Moving.
owen i hereby proclaim you as the guardian angel of QL!!!
do you feel a heavy weight on your shoulders?lol
do it right - the first time!
good.
We all get involved with our cares so much that we overlook lot of things in life. Sensitiveness to our surroundings comes on a premium nowadays.
Thanks for sharing this :)
Life is Beautiful...Indeed!
Your story made my day .....loved it
Thanks again....
DQ ;)
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Yeah that was a bit long, but the end is surprising. I just like unexpected ends . Ignoring people that are different or miserable is selfish and snobish . I hope people would have more in their hearts than in their bank accounts .
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Owen,
nice story about the guardian angel and thank goodness we all have one.
glad that you read and appreciate it...i mean considering that it is lengthy (but worth reading) surely you have ample time in your hand..:)
have a nice day froggy..:D
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Owen , u make my day :) That was a very nice story. The end is surprising enough :)
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