*LOVE NICE FORWARDS? JOIN NOW<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/funlok/join?> * ** <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/funlok/join>
The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown, for the world was intent on dragging me down.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> And if that weren't enough to ruin my day, a young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> He stood right before me with his head tilted down and said with great excitement, "Look at what I found."<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> In his hand was a flower, and what a pitiful sight, with its petals all worn-not enough rain, or too little light.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> Wanting him to take his dead flower and go off to play, I faked a small smile and then shifted away.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> But instead of retreating he sat by my side and placed the flower to his nose and declared with overacted surprise,<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> "It sure smells pretty and it's beautiful, too. That's why I picked it; here, it's for you."<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> The weed before me was dying or dead.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> Not vibrant of colors, orange, yellow or red.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> But I knew I must take it, or he might never leave.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> So I reached for the flower, and replied, "Just what I need."<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> But instead of him placing the flower in my hand, he held it midair without reason or plan.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> It was then that I noticed for the very first time that weed-toting boy could not see; he was blind.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> I heard my voice quiver, tears shone like the sun as I thanked him for picking the very best one.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> You're welcome," he smiled, and then ran off to play, unaware of the impact he'd had on my day.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> I sat there and wondered how he managed to see a self-pitying woman beneath an old willow tree.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> How did he know of my self-indulged plight?<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> Perhaps from his heart, he'd been blessed with true sight.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see the problem was not with the world; the problem was me.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> And for all of those times I myself had been blind, I vowed to see the beauty in life, and appreciate every second that's mine.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> And then I held that wilted flower up to my nose and breathed in the fragrance of a beautiful rose.<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html> Sue Divine "Even Kings and Emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God." Author<http://funlok.com/index.php/story/the-most-beautiful-rose-19032010.html>Unknown Read More: http://funlok.com/index.php/table/mail-forwards/ ********************************************************** MORE NICE FORWARDS, CLICK BELOW LINKS: - Me CAPRICORN - The Go-Getter (YOU?)<http://funlok.com/index.php/mail-forwards/me-capricorn-the-go-getter-you-03032010.html> - The Golden words are not Repeated<http://funlok.com/index.php/mail-forwards/the-golden-words-are-not-repeated-27022010.html> - SIMPLE SOLUTIONS For ANNOYING PROBLEMS<http://funlok.com/index.php/mail-forwards/simple-solutions-for-annoying-problems-24022010.html> - Hand Sanitizer Dangers for Kids<http://funlok.com/index.php/mail-forwards/hand-sanitizer-dangers-for-kids-25112009.html> - Here are some facts of our beloved phone company "NOKIA"<http://funlok.com/index.php/mail-forwards/here-are-some-facts-of-our-beloved-phone-company-nokia-24112009.html> - Somebody Loves You<http://funlok.com/index.php/mail-forwards/somebody-loves-you-24112009.html> - Why go to Temple?<http://funlok.com/index.php/mail-forwards/why-go-to-temple-21112009.html>(Must Read) - Positive Thinking<http://funlok.com/index.php/mail-forwards/positive-thinking-27112009.html> *LOVE DAILY WOW EMAILS? * ** <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/funlok/join> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to my-personal-list+ unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE ME" as the subject. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
