He Caught My Eye.

By Maxine Jasmin-Green

Sat, 22 Oct 2022
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He caught my eye……

This week I was walking on the outskirts of the town, when suddenly in front of me, was a man and a little boy. There were a few other people around too, but these two caught my attention.

As I looked at them from behind, something didn’t seem right. The little boy who looked about three years old was on his left, and the man was walking quite fast. He was holding the little boy by his wrist, instead of his hand.

I thought two things as I was walking behind them, either he is not happy to be with the child, or he has been told to, “Make sure you don’t let go of him.”

I felt like the man was annoyed! And I felt sorry for the little boy. For the man was walking SO fast the little chap was almost stomping his tiny little feet.  ☹  

Eventually I caught up with them, and I was next to them, the little lad looked up to me with a sad face, it was then I could see he is a down syndrome child. I gave him the biggest smile, but he didn’t smile back,

The man, then walked into the quiet road for about ten seconds, without looking out for any traffic, I thought of the little boy’s precious life, and the man who seemed indifferent. It made me sad, and I wished the little one, a happy long life x

 

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

me too. a long and happy life. The man sounds in pain too. He doesn't want to be a father. And certainly not father to a Down's syndrome child. sadness squared. 

 

Submitted by Maxine Jasmin-Green on

You have summed it up in a nutshell. It can't be easy for him either. x 

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

That's such a sad story Maxine - and a great photo - are you 100% sure it's copyright free? 

 

Submitted by Maxine Jasmin-Green on

It is sad, for I could feel the hate and anger from the man as I walked behind them. But I didn't know why untill I caught up with them, he was in his own world of thoughts but the little child's face, it he could ask for help to be rescued, that's what his little face seem to say to me, but help would not come to him this week, he was left to the mercy of the man, who may not want him. Sad for them both.

I got the photo from a free image site called Pixaby I typed in free sad little boy and that came up but I will change it for I dont want me or the site to get into Trouble.

Thank you for your Valued Comments. x

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Thanks Maxine!