| What
Do Angels Look Like?
Like the little old lady who returned your
wallet yesterday.
Like the taxi driver who told you that
your eyes light up the world,
when you smile.
Like the small child who showed you the
wonder in simple things.
Like the poor man who offered to share
his lunch with you.
Like the rich man who showed you that it
really is all possible,
if only you believe.
Like the stranger who just happened to
come along, when you had
lost your way.
Like the friend who touched your heart,
when you didn't think you
had one to touch.
Angels come in all sizes and shapes, all
ages and skin types.
Some with wrinkles, some without.
They come disguised as friends, enemies,
teachers, students, lovers,
and fools.
They don't take life too seriously, they
travel light.
They leave no forwarding address, they
ask nothing in return.
They wear sneakers with gossamer wings,
they get a deal on dry
cleaning.
They are hard to find when your eyes are
closed, but they are
everywhere you look, when you choose to
see.
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