15nov2007 i was on a bus...

she was happily draining the bottle of juice
wearing her turquoise pinafore
she is a big kid
her focus is all on the drink itself

every now and then i see a blissful look on her face.
every now and then, i see a smile on her face.

she has small eyes.
so small that they straighten into a thin line when she smiles.
she has a missing front teeth.
so when she smiles, i see it as a toothy grin.

it was such a simple thing
yet it could bring her such simple joy

every now and then, she looks at her mother.
every now and then, she leans on her shoulder.
she stroked her mother's hand. she whispers softly.

she smiles so sweetly. like she's on top of the world.
i see no worries. but i cant say the same in the future.

ignorance is bliss. i guess it is.
but is it still a blessing if she is looked at because of her differences.


dun be the one who looks at her thinking that she is a retard.

be the one who looks at her and return her smile.
be the one who looks at her with admiration, for she is a stronger and more courageous a person then you are.

she has down-sydrome. that makes her more special a person to love.


i was on the bus.
i want to share her smile.
i want to share her simple outlook in life.

be satisfied.



llwei~