Like many inspiring movies and books, this short story may be fictional. However, the impact that this work will have on its readers is very real. Enjoy!
The Little Girl’s Mission
by anonymous
One day, while I was walking in the park, I noticed a little girl. Barefoot and dirty, she was watching all the people indifferently going by. She was silent and did not say a word. Everybody just passed by and did not pay any attention to her.
The very next day I decided to go back to that park and clear up if the girl was still there. She was right there in the same spot as yesterday, sadly looking around. I felt worried for her, as a park full of strangers is not a good place for small kids to play alone.
I started approaching her and suddenly noticed that the girl’s back was oddly deformed. A thought crossed my mind that maybe this was the reason why everyone was avoiding her, and no one was trying to help.
I got closer and smiled to let her know that I was there to talk, to help. I started with, “Hello” and sat down near her. The girl was very surprised, however, after a long stare into my eyes, she replied, “Hi.”
We talked and talked, so many hours passed by and darkness came. The park became silent and empty. Then I carefully asked the little girl, why she was so sorrowful and lonesome.
“I am different, that’s why," was her reply. I agreed with her and smiled. “Yes, you are,” and then I continued, “You remind of an angel, pure and sweet.”.
She slowly got to her feet and smiled, “Really?” I nodded, thinking to myself that she looked just like a little Guardian Angel, watching all the people going by.
To my surprise, she turned to me and admitted, “I am. I am your Guardian Angel.”
Then she spread her wings. I was so amazed at the transformation, that I couldn’t say a word. After a moment she explained, “Think of someone other than yourself. That was my purpose here.”
Then I got to my feet and asked, “Why did no one else stop to help you?” “Because only you could see me,” was her answer, and then she was gone.
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