Wednesday 4 April 2007

Road Less Travelled




A pair of blue eyes was gazing at a particular item kept inside a glamoursly decorated window of street dedicated to big brands. These longing eyes belonged to a young boy who didnt dare to look at the price of those skating shoes coz all he could afford is to say "All Day I Dream About Sports" and not to buy the same brand.

He caught the attention of a lady who was doing her last minute shopping, buying gifts for friends and family as there was only a couple of days left for festival. She walked past the boy an hour before when he was in the same position leaning on that window as he is now.His body didnt make any movements while his eyes alone spoke a million words desirious of possessing those shoes .

From his looks she could make out that his mom made a very humble living and that answered her questions about his yearning.She felt pity, walked past him again and less than a few yards away, got reminded of her new year resolution to gift someone what they culdnt afford.

She took the boy into the shop,bought the shoes and when she handed it to him those eyes were flooded with thanks and the ray of bliss ran thorugh his face.

Without hesitation he asked ' Are you God?'.Baffled for a moment the lady answered 'No dear,I am his Child'.

With a great sense of self accomplishment he told' I definitely thought you must be of some relation'.

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