Eyes of a child

Yorick · 12-13-2001, 08:11 AM

I was in Johur Baru, Malaysia last night, and went to a stall to buy roti prata. Next to the stall was a fruit juice vendor. The vendor knew English and so helped me out talking to the roti prata seller, so I went over and bought some delicious fruit juice blends from him.

Behind him sat a girl with a muslim style headcloth sitting watching the vendor - her father.

She smiled at me. Such warm, genuine eyes I have not seen, I think, ever before. Calm and wise beyond her years, they contained no fear, malice, complexity, or hesitancy.

I was stunned by the warmth in the smile.

I complimented the vendor on his beautiful daughter whom he spoke of with much pride and love.

I then bought more from him, and left a tip five times as much as the required price. A paltry return gift for such a spiritual lift her smile gave me.

Sir Exxon · 12-13-2001, 08:15 AM

What a sweet story!

see ya!

Harkoliar · 12-13-2001, 08:33 AM

nice [img]smile.gif[/img]
wish i could see her what she would be in the future... its sad to see those kind of smiles nowadays ...

Lifetime · 12-13-2001, 08:47 AM

I remember this day I was walking to school along my stretch of road (about 6.30 am). I'd been feeling really bad the past few days over things in my life and at that point I was pretty much trudging, having no desire or purpose to do anything, least of all go to school for tests. Then suddenly out of one of the condominiums this taxi drives out in front of me and halts for a second and I see these 2 kids taking a cab to school. And these are..probably 7-8 yrd olds and one of them just smiles this totally gleeful, joyous, happy smile at me and for just a second it takes my breath away. Its very strange, but its almost like that smile has no worries, no troubles, no insecurities, just total and unrestrained joy. Brightened up my week..
Incredible things that young children can do!

Yorick · 12-13-2001, 08:53 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Lifetime:
I remember this day I was walking to school along my stretch of road (about 6.30 am). I'd been feeling really bad the past few days over things in my life and at that point I was pretty much trudging, having no desire or purpose to do anything, least of all go to school for tests. Then suddenly out of one of the condominiums this taxi drives out in front of me and halts for a second and I see these 2 kids taking a cab to school. And these are..probably 7-8 yrd olds and one of them just smiles this totally gleeful, joyous, happy smile at me and for just a second it takes my breath away. Its very strange, but its almost like that smile has no worries, no troubles, no insecurities, just total and unrestrained joy. Brightened up my week..
Incredible things that young children can do!

Wow. Like this bolt of sunlight that hits you. Incredible.

We need each other. As humans. Funny that even as strangers we can pass on love and joy. Amazing.

MILAMBER · 12-13-2001, 01:16 PM

Seeing kids like that kinda makes the future seem just that much brighter. Thanks for sharing Yorick.

Yorick · 12-14-2001, 08:43 AM

quote:
Originally posted by MILAMBER:
Seeing kids like that kinda makes the future seem just that much brighter. Thanks for sharing Yorick.

No worries Milamber [img]smile.gif[/img]

Moiraine · 12-14-2001, 08:53 AM

Now, Yorick, you know why, when I once said that you'd kept the child in yourself alive, it was a compliment.

I believe it's very important to keep the child we once were alive, the child who looked at the world with magic and wonder. I strongly believe that most of the mean things humans can do, they wouldn't do if they hadn't forgotten that child ...

Do you think Bin Laden kept his child-self alive ?

Grand-Ranger · 12-14-2001, 11:23 AM

Maybe the vendor kept his daughter there just for customers to leave a bigger top when they see her....whheheh

Yorick · 12-14-2001, 01:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Grand-Ranger:
Maybe the vendor kept his daughter there just for customers to leave a bigger top when they see her....whheheh

Nah. It was late, dark and not a tourist area. Also I can pick those sorts. The eyes are wanting something. There's a sadness behind them.

Moiraine. Good call. Fair enough. [img]smile.gif[/img] Mr Laden is a very old, very crooked soul.

12-13-2001, 08:11 AM	#1
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 53 Posts: 9,246	I was in Johur Baru, Malaysia last night, and went to a stall to buy roti prata. Next to the stall was a fruit juice vendor. The vendor knew English and so helped me out talking to the roti prata seller, so I went over and bought some delicious fruit juice blends from him. Behind him sat a girl with a muslim style headcloth sitting watching the vendor - her father. She smiled at me. Such warm, genuine eyes I have not seen, I think, ever before. Calm and wise beyond her years, they contained no fear, malice, complexity, or hesitancy. I was stunned by the warmth in the smile. I complimented the vendor on his beautiful daughter whom he spoke of with much pride and love. I then bought more from him, and left a tip five times as much as the required price. A paltry return gift for such a spiritual lift her smile gave me. __________________ http://www.hughwilson.com

12-13-2001, 08:33 AM	#3
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	nice [img]smile.gif[/img] wish i could see her what she would be in the future... its sad to see those kind of smiles nowadays ... __________________ Catch me if you can..

12-13-2001, 08:47 AM	#4
Lifetime Red Dragon Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: Scotch College, Melbourne Posts: 1,503	I remember this day I was walking to school along my stretch of road (about 6.30 am). I'd been feeling really bad the past few days over things in my life and at that point I was pretty much trudging, having no desire or purpose to do anything, least of all go to school for tests. Then suddenly out of one of the condominiums this taxi drives out in front of me and halts for a second and I see these 2 kids taking a cab to school. And these are..probably 7-8 yrd olds and one of them just smiles this totally gleeful, joyous, happy smile at me and for just a second it takes my breath away. Its very strange, but its almost like that smile has no worries, no troubles, no insecurities, just total and unrestrained joy. Brightened up my week.. Incredible things that young children can do! __________________ \'Cause its always raining in my head. Forget all the things I should have said..

12-13-2001, 08:53 AM	#5
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 53 Posts: 9,246	quote: Originally posted by Lifetime: I remember this day I was walking to school along my stretch of road (about 6.30 am). I'd been feeling really bad the past few days over things in my life and at that point I was pretty much trudging, having no desire or purpose to do anything, least of all go to school for tests. Then suddenly out of one of the condominiums this taxi drives out in front of me and halts for a second and I see these 2 kids taking a cab to school. And these are..probably 7-8 yrd olds and one of them just smiles this totally gleeful, joyous, happy smile at me and for just a second it takes my breath away. Its very strange, but its almost like that smile has no worries, no troubles, no insecurities, just total and unrestrained joy. Brightened up my week.. Incredible things that young children can do! Wow. Like this bolt of sunlight that hits you. Incredible. We need each other. As humans. Funny that even as strangers we can pass on love and joy. Amazing. __________________ http://www.hughwilson.com

12-13-2001, 01:16 PM	#6
MILAMBER Lord Soth Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,948	Seeing kids like that kinda makes the future seem just that much brighter. Thanks for sharing Yorick. __________________ \"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.\"<br />-General George Patton (1885-1945)<br /> <br />Member of CLAN HADB<br />Founder of The Anti Clan Coalition

12-13-2001, 08:15 AM	#2
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	What a sweet story! see ya!

12-14-2001, 08:43 AM	#7
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 53 Posts: 9,246	quote: Originally posted by MILAMBER: Seeing kids like that kinda makes the future seem just that much brighter. Thanks for sharing Yorick. No worries Milamber [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ http://www.hughwilson.com

12-14-2001, 08:53 AM	#8
Moiraine Anubis Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Up in the Freedomland Alps Age: 60 Posts: 2,474	Now, Yorick, you know why, when I once said that you'd kept the child in yourself alive, it was a compliment. I believe it's very important to keep the child we once were alive, the child who looked at the world with magic and wonder. I strongly believe that most of the mean things humans can do, they wouldn't do if they hadn't forgotten that child ... Do you think Bin Laden kept his child-self alive ? __________________ [img]\"http://grumble.free.fr/img/romuald.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br />The missing link between ape and man is us.

12-14-2001, 11:23 AM	#9
Grand-Ranger Galvatron Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Everywhere I wanna go its already where I am,cause I am already there Posts: 2,130	Maybe the vendor kept his daughter there just for customers to leave a bigger top when they see her....whheheh __________________ <br /><br />So if in the shaddows look behind you, because thats where the ranger will be.

12-14-2001, 01:09 PM	#10
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 53 Posts: 9,246	quote: Originally posted by Grand-Ranger: Maybe the vendor kept his daughter there just for customers to leave a bigger top when they see her....whheheh Nah. It was late, dark and not a tourist area. Also I can pick those sorts. The eyes are wanting something. There's a sadness behind them. Moiraine. Good call. Fair enough. [img]smile.gif[/img] Mr Laden is a very old, very crooked soul. __________________ http://www.hughwilson.com

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