
The Lonely Angel
By Evelyn Tudtud

18 Sep, 2024

Perched on the highest mountain peak, an angel watched the sunset. The angel was lonely, the weight of eternity heavy on its shoulders.

The angel watched the city below, fascinated by the humans and their short, vibrant lives. It longed to understand their joys, their sorrows, their love.

Among the humans, the angel noticed a young girl named Lily. She was always reading, her eyes full of dreams and curiosity.

Moved by her innocence, the angel decided to reveal itself to Lily. It wanted to learn about human emotions from her.

Lily was astonished to see the angel, but she wasn't scared. She offered the angel a friendship that was pure and unconditional.

The angel and Lily spent many days together. Lily shared her dreams, fears, and joys with the angel, who listened with fascination.

The angel experienced happiness for the first time. It felt joy in Lily's laughter, sorrow in her tears, and warmth in her smile.

The loneliness that once clouded the angel's heart was now replaced with love. It felt a sense of belonging with Lily.

But human lives were short. Lily grew old, and one day, she passed away. The angel was left alone once again.

The angel grieved for Lily. It missed her laughter, her stories, and her companionship. But it also remembered the love she had given it.

With Lily's passing, the angel understood the fleeting nature of human life, but also the depth of their feelings. It felt a strange comfort.

The angel realized that even though Lily was gone, she lived on in its memories. And with that thought, it didn't feel as lonely anymore.

In the city, the angel noticed a young boy named Tom. He reminded the angel of Lily with his love for books.

The angel decided to approach Tom. It wanted to share the love and wisdom it had received from Lily with the boy.

Tom was surprised to see the angel, but he wasn't scared. He was fascinated by the angel's stories about Lily and the past.

The angel and Tom became good friends. They spent many days together, sharing stories, dreams, and laughter.

The angel was no longer lonely. It found joy in its friendship with the humans, in sharing their emotions and experiences.

The angel realized that while its existence was eternal, the moments it shared with the humans were precious and finite, making them all the more special.

Tom, too, grew old and passed away. But this time, the angel was not overwhelmed by grief. It felt sadness, but also gratitude.

The angel was grateful for the time it had spent with Lily and Tom, for the love they had shared, and the lessons it had learned.

The angel was ready to meet more humans, to share more love, to experience more life. It was no longer the lonely angel.

With the memories of Lily and Tom in its heart, the angel spread its wings and flew down to the city, ready for a new beginning.