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 that I am worried about 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 did not try to help. I got closer and smiled to let her know that I was there to talk, to help. I started with “Hello” and then 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 confirmed that she looks to me like a little Guardian Angel to watch all the people going by. To my surprise, she nodded her head and admitted “I am, I am your Guardian Angel”, then she spread her wings. I was so amazed, that I couldn’t say a word. After a moment she explained “Think of someone other than yourself – that was the purpose of my job here”.
Then I got to my feet and asked , “Why nobody stopped to help you?”
“Because only you could see me”, was her answer and then she was gone.