Posted on 06/07/2004 4:23:01 AM PDT by JustAmy
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The Pink Dress By Unknown Jan 8, 2004, 14:21 PST
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, "Your 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. © Copyright 2004 by Classbrain.com
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Hi, Diva - that's such a sad/sweet story - but loved the way it ended. Thanks for sharing the pretty pink angel with us. :)
I hope you are having a good day!
That's a possibility.
*chuckle*
Next week is my last so I probably won't be able to see you all again for a long while but every chance I get I'll be here COUNT ON IT!!!:) well I know I haven't posted in a while...Finnals are a pain hehehe. Well I'll talk tomarrow bye!
Thank you for posting those lyrics. The words are a wonderful motto.
Hope you are seizing today.
We've got rain today. But not heavy rain. It's comfortable, temp-wise.I'll be heading out in a few hours to meet with the Robinson's
and other Freepers for a Mexican food get-together.I'm looking forward to meeting them all, too. :^D
Good afternoon, OESY!!
How are things in the East?
Hope you are having a Terrific Tuesday!
Ahhhhh .... what a sweet picture!
I want all five but if I have to choose just one, I'll take the black and brown one.
Thank you!!!!
Hope you are having a Terrific Tuesday.
Oh, now I see what you like...and you can get some sun in it!
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